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The Guardian
Black barrister denied space in London court parking
A black barrister recounted an incident where a security guard refused to allow him to park in a London court’s car park, claiming it was “not for defendants,” illustrating ongoing issues of racial bias within the criminal justice system. Despite increased diversity in the legal profession, perceptions that Black individuals are more likely to be defendants persist, and statistics show minimal progress in increasing Black judicial representation. Experts argue for targeted measures and oversight to address institutional racism and improve diversity in the judiciary.
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