David Barniville said there were many brilliant barristers but “you have to wonder why” women felt “pigeonholed” to go into certain areas
In order to ensure that the barrister profession is a meritocracy there must be equal opportunities for men and women, the president of the High Court has said.
. He also questioned why there were not more women instructed in cases in the Commercial Court.
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