Recent
diversity figures from the
Judicial Appointments (JAC) show there is a serious problem with the appointment of black and minority
ethnic lawyers to the bench and underline the need for targeted support and training, the Bar Council has said.
HB 7455 Requires governor and nominating authorities in making appointments to
judicial nominating commission «ensure that the membership of the commission reflects the racial,
ethnic, and gender
diversity of the state's population.»