Implications

Legal

This update and the work contained within supports compliance with work related aspects of The Equality Act 2010 and The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012.

A failure to effectively deliver equality, diversity and inclusion in employment and provide appropriate assurance in relation to compliance with the Equality Act 2010 could impact on SPA’s and the public and staff confidence in Police Scotland. The confidence of our officers/staff, partners and the public is likely to be positively impacted by this work being successfully delivered.

Social

The Fairer Scotland Duty is intended to reduce the inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage. The owners of the work being reported on are responsible for the relevant socio-economic considerations. There is ongoing significant public interest in Police Scotland activities in respect of equality, diversity and inclusion and delivery of our objectives. There is known public interest in relation to elements of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, therefore there could be public interest in this work.

Equalities

The activities noted in this paper all aim to promote equality, diversity and Human Rights. Embedding EDI activities into planning and performance supports mainstreaming and will have a positive impact on equality. Activities delivered as part of the relevant plans and reported on should be subject to EqHRIAs by the relevant owners as appropriate. Accessibility of the reports being developed is considered as part of the design and development work.