Equality

Name of publication

Equality Scheme

Summary

This document explains how we plan to comply with our duties under section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

It also outlines how we will assess the impact of our work on equality issues.

Available documents

Equality Scheme (PDF - 1.1MB)

Please note this document contains some formatting issues.



Name of publication

Disability Action Plan

Summary

This document explains what we are doing to promote positive attitudes to those with disabilities and encourage their participation in public life.

Available documents

Disability Action Plan (PDF - 198KB)

Disability Action Plan (Word - 437KB)



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Equality Toolkit

Summary

The Equality Toolkit is a step-by-step guide to considering equality when developing and writing policies.

It also includes a screening form, which helps assess whether your policy will have an impact on equality of opportunity.

Available documents

Equality Toolkit (PDF - 307KB)



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Equality Toolkit consultation reference guidelines

Summary

These guidelines are designed to help us undertake consultations and provide assistance to those consulting about new policies, strategies, plans or codes of practice.

Available documents

Consultation Reference Guidelines (PDF - 113KB)



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Annual reports to Equality Commission of Northern Ireland

Summary

These reports are submitted to the Equality Commission of Northern Ireland annually and explain what we are doing to meet our equality and good relations duties under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

Available documents

Annual Report to the Equality Commission 2002-03 (Word - 103KB)

Annual Report to the Equality Commission 2003-04 (PDF - 196KB)

Annual Report to the Equality Commission 2004-05 (PDF - 504KB)

Annual Report to the Equality Commission 2005-06 (PDF - 504KB)

Annual Report to the Equality Commission 2006-07 (PDF - 111KB)