DEI Could a pending positive action complaint be good news for UK businesses? A discrimination claim against a legal internship scheme may provide much-needed guidance on one of the Equality Act’s most misunderstood provisions iStock.com/JohnDWilliams Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Tuesday 16 June 2026 Earlier this month, the National Audit Office (NAO) faced criticism from populist party Reform UK over a summer internship programme designed for women, ethnic minority candidates, and applic Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... DEI Bar Council backs new charter to recruit Black talent Discrimination UK labour market is institutionally racist, say unions DEI HSF launches new initiative to support Black talent Disputes South Africa’s top law firms challenge Black ownership quotas