Single Equality And HR Scheme

About the Scheme

The Single Equality and Human Rights Scheme replaces our race, disability and gender equality schemes by bringing those three strands of diversity alongside sexual orientation, age, faith/religious belief and, in addition, human rights, into one overarching document.

In producing this ‘joint’ document we are conscious that no single strand of diversity or human rights issue should be seen as more important than another.  Your views will be invaluable in assisting us with this.

The Scheme itself provides an overview of who we are, what we do and our statutory duties in relation to equality and human rights.  The Action Plan at Appendix 4 outlines the activities we will undertake in order to meet our statutory duties and the aims we set out in this Scheme.  This is a living document and will be amended as appropriate, based on comments received.

Please contact us if you would like to comment on this document.

Supporting Documents for the Scheme

The Police Authority's Single Equality and Human Rights Scheme for 2009-2012 is now available to view or download:

Single Equality and Human Rights Scheme

The above document is also available in large print:

Single Equality and Human Rights Scheme - large print

Appendices to the scheme:

• Members Code of Conduct - Appendix 1
• Committee Structure - Appendix 2
• Terms of Reference - Appendix 3 
• Action Plan - Appendix 4

For more information on any issues relating to Equality and Human Rights, please refer to the Equality and Human Rights Commission website.

The Police Authority welcomes your comments and suggestions on our Single Equality and Human Rights Scheme.