Disability won't stop me becoming a barrister

Thu,14 June 2018
News Equality & Rights

Daniel Holt is a trustee for Disability Rights UK.

Daniel Holt - Disability won't stop me becoming a barrister

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Daniel Holt has a law degree, an ambition to be a barrister – and cerebral palsy.

He says his speech impediment has been seen by some in the UK as an issue but that he will fight to work in the only career that has ever interested him.

BBC spent the day with him as he waited for the results of a crucial exam.

Daniel has technical knowledge and experience in discrimination and disability law, mental health law, privacy and information law, administrative law and UK, supranational and international human rights law. You can view his full biography on our trustees page