Equality Impact Assessment: Are We Fair? Template Compulsory for all proposals Throughout this document we use the word to refer to what ‘proposal’ we are assessing. In this context, the term includes the different things that we do, including strategies, functions, procedures, practices, policies, initiatives and projects. Wrexham County Borough Council has developed this template with support from the Equality and Rights Commission template and the Welsh Local Government Association. This template covers all equality assessment needs from initial screening to a full Impact Assessment, by following the 6 steps: 1. Screening the equality of the proposal 2. Data collection and evidence 3. Involvement and consultation 4. Assessing impact and strengthening the proposal 5. Procurement and partnerships 6. Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing The aim of an equality impact assessment (EIA) is to ensure that equality issues have been consciously considered throughout the decision making processes of the work we do. The EIA highlights any of risk and maximises the benefits of proposals in terms of equality. It therefore helps to ensure we have considered everyone who might be affected by the proposal. It also helps us to meet our legal responsibilities under the general equality duties (Single Equality Act 2010). There is also a requirement under Human Rights legislation for Local Authorities to consider Human Rights in developing proposals. Our approach to EIAs will help us to strengthen our work to promote equality. It will also help to identify and address any potential discriminatory effects before introducing something new or changing the way we work and reduce the risk of potential legal challenges. When carrying out an EIA you should consider both the positive and negative consequences of your proposals. If a project is designed for a specific e.g. disabled people, you also need to think about what potential effects it could have on other areas of equality e.g. young people with a disability, BME people with a disability.
Equality Impact Assessment: Are We Fair? Template Compulsory for all proposals Throughout this document we use the word ‘proposal’ to refer to what we are assessing. In this context, the term includes the different things that we do, including strategies, functions, procedures, practices, policies, initiatives and projects. Wrexham County Borough Council has developed this template with support from the Equality and Rights Commission template and the Welsh Local Government Association. This template covers all equality assessment needs from initial screening to a full Impact Assessment, by following the 6 steps: 1. Screening the equality of the proposal 2. Data collection and evidence 3. Involvement and consultation 4. Assessing impact and strengthening the proposal 5. Procurement and partnerships 6. Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing The aim of an equality impact assessment (EIA) is to ensure that equality issues have been consciously considered throughout the decision making processes of the work we do. The EIA highlights any of risk and maximises the benefits of proposals in terms of equality. It therefore helps to ensure we have considered everyone who might be affected by the proposal. It also helps us to meet our legal responsibilities under the general equality duties (Single Equality Act 2010). There is also a requirement under Human Rights legislation for Local Authorities to consider Human Rights in developing proposals. Our approach to EIAs will help us to strengthen our work to promote equality. It will also help to identify and address any potential discriminatory effects before introducing something new or changing the way we work and reduce the risk of potential legal challenges. When carrying out an EIA you should consider both the positive and negative consequences of your proposals. If a project is designed for a specific e.g. disabled people, you also need to think about what potential effects it could have on other areas of equality e.g. young people with a disability, BME people with a disability.
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