The credibility of any justice system rests on whether its institutions practise the equality they demand of others. A recent study of 171 justice institutions exposes a structural failure at the heart of the system. The Global Justice 50/50 report, Gender (In)Justice?, finds that women occupy 43% of senior roles and 40% of top offices across courts, law firms, intergovernmental bodies, and legal organisations. A justice system that does not examine who holds power within it cannot claim neutrality. By providing the first systematic baseline, the Global Justice 50/50 report offers a practical tool for institutions to test themselves against evidence and take steps to make the legal system more equitable.

Source: The Telegraph March 23, 2026 02:07 UTC