Diversity in the appointment of Queen's Counsel and judges: what does the future hold?

Urging women to apply for silk, Lady Justice Arden says:

“Women bring new perspectives to bear as well as their intellectual skills and knowledge of the law. They have different life experiences. They have in some respects different approaches. Of course, appointment must be solely on merit, but merit should take into account the different but equal kinds of contribution that women can make. They challenge the male white male majority about their views and assumptions. The process of decision-making and thus the development of the law are thereby enriched. Moreover, a society that is sincerely committed to equality, which is at the heart of human rights, will want to see that there equal opportunities for appointment to both men and women.”