2 Policy What equality What Which of the If consultees Do you have consulted on document did you consultation methods you raised any comments issue alongside the methods did used drew the concerns, did on your policy consultation you use? greatest you review experience of document? number of your initial this (screening responses screening consultation? template/EQIA from decision? report/none) consultees? Gender Identity Screening template Invited written All comments No specific On gender and Expression comments received were concerns identity matters Employment in writing raised or data it is Offered one to Policy presented to indispensable to one meetings Roundtables change reach out widely prior to screening in order to hear During round of consultation decision a range of engagement were invaluable (screened out voices, prior to in informing the with mitigation). experiences consultation development of and needs. roundtables the policy were held with individuals and groups from the sector and offered to trade union representatives
2 Policy consulted on What equality document did you issue alongside the policy consultation document? (screening template/EQIA report/none) What consultation methods did you use? Which of the methods you used drew the greatest number of responses from consultees? If consultees raised concerns, did you review your initial screening decision? Do you have any comments on your experience of this consultation? Gender Identity and Expression Employment Policy Screening template Invited written comments Offered one to one meetings During round of engagement prior to consultation roundtables were held with individuals and groups from the sector and offered to trade union representatives All comments received were in writing Roundtables prior to consultation were invaluable in informing the development of the policy No specific concerns raised or data presented to change screening decision (screened out with mitigation). On gender identity matters it is indispensable to reach out widely in order to hear a range of voices, experiences and needs.
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