The blogs,
videos, podcasts and other information for each Pride event will be released on
the day of that Pride. The dates are: Birmingham, 23 May; London, 27 June; UK
Black Pride, 28 June; Bristol, 11 July; Newcastle, 18 July; Trans Pride
Brighton, 18 July; Leeds, 2 August; Cardiff/Pride Cymru, 29 August; and
Manchester, 29 August.
Lawyers are
encouraged to use the hashtag #LegalPride2020 and #Equalunderthelaw to follow
the events or share their own thoughts.
Law Society
president Simon Davis, said: ‘Now more than ever, we must continue to take a
stand. Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on
LGBT+ communities.’
Bar chair
Amanda Pinto QC said: ‘Though we cannot physically march together this year, we
will celebrate PRIDE as much as ever, share the experiences of LGBT+ lawyers
far and wide and continue to work towards making the profession equal and
accessible to everyone.’
CILEx
president Matthew Foster said: ‘CILEx wants to send a clear message that we are
an open and accepting legal community and all are equal under the law.’
