The Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission (NIJAC) is celebrating having been awarded the highly regarded Diversity Mark Accreditation.
NIJAC, an independent Appointments Commission for the judiciary, recruit, appoint and recommend for appointment, those to Judicial office for the Tribunals and Courts in Northern Ireland.
The Diversity Mark Accreditation acknowledges NIJAC’s commitment to progressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.
Tonya McCormac, CEO comments “We are delighted with this recognition from Diversity Mark which will inspire our ongoing commitment and strengthen our resolve in progressing diversity and inclusion in both the Commission, as an employer and in making Appointments to Judicial office in the Courts and Tribunals.
NIJAC are looking forward to implementing measures over the coming 12 months and beyond, to make a meaningful impact on equality, diversity and inclusion.”
Emma Lyttle, Head of Engagement, Diversity Mark added “We are delighted NIJAC has achieved the Diversity Mark Accreditation, and that staff have established an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Working Group which is open to all members of staff.
By signing up to Diversity Mark, NIJAC has committed to an annual independent assessment and set gender diversity targets for the year ahead. We congratulate everyone at the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission and look forward to working with them in the coming year.”