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"It noted: ‘The current drafting of the rule means that heterosexual members of chambers (who are not at significant risk of having their identity revealed) are able to veto the publication of all sexual orientation data. This has had the effect of significantly lowering overall publication.’"

Is there any data to suggest that it's only or primarily heterosexual barristers who are preventing the disclosure of their colleagues' bedroom preferences to the BSB? I suspect not and that this is simply a brazen example of unlawful stereotyping on the basis sexual orientation.