Court Practice Rule Raises Concerns on Equal Opportunity

The Supreme Court now requires people who want to be judges to have practiced law for at least three years.

This rule is to ensure judges have enough experience.

However, some people worry this might make it harder for women, people with disabilities, and those from poorer backgrounds to become judges.

This is because of difficulties like inaccessible workplaces and financial constraints.

To solve this, the article suggests considering exceptions and different ways for people to meet the requirements.