Appendix 2: IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM

Race Equality Scheme (RES)

Race Equality Impact Assessment Form

ASSESSMENT FORM FOR RELEVANCE OF FUNCTIONS/POLICIES TO GENERAL DUTY

When completed by Area's this form must be signed off by the CCP

When completed by Directorates it must be signed off by SMAGD

In relation to each question please provide concise details of the Area/Directorates' current position and any action undertaken or planned; provide copies of relevant document; refer to evidence of developments or outcomes of actions and strategies.

Function/Policy Name:_____________________________________

Brief Description/Aims:_____________________________________

Section 1

1) Does the policy/function involve or impact upon:

i) Eliminating racial discrimination? Yes No

ii) Promoting equality of opportunity? Yes No

iii) Promoting good race relations? Yes No

Section 2

1) Is there any evidence or reason to believe that some racial groups could be differently affected? (e.g. lower participation/success rates) Yes No

Please specify: _______________________________________________________

In coming to the above decision, with whom have you consulted and/or what information was gathered? _______________________________________________________

Were the results published? Yes No

If so where

_______________________________________________________

2) Is there any public concern that functions/policies are being operated in a discriminatory manner? (e.g. expressed in the media, research papers or comment forms) Yes No

Please specify:

_______________________________________________________

In coming to the above decision, with whom have you consulted and/or what information was gathered?

_______________________________________________________

Were the results published? Yes No

If so where

_______________________________________________________

3) Is there any opportunity better to promote equality of opportunity and good relations between different racial groups by altering policy? Yes No

Please specify:

_______________________________________________________

In coming to the above decision, with whom have you consulted and/or what information was gathered?

_______________________________________________________

Were the results published? Yes No

If so where

_______________________________________________________

Section 3

I judge this function/policy to have the following level of impact on race relations within The CPS.

High Impact | Medium Impact | Low Impact | No Impact

Additional/Other Information – How did you come to this conclusion and what do you propose to do about it?

_______________________________________________________

Section 4

Signed: ________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________

Name: ________________________________________

Position: ________________________________________