Equality Impact Assessments

Commitment to equality and respect for diversity is fundamental in policing. If it is not in place then the trust and confidence of communities, which the service needs in order to police by consent, will not be there. The business case is clear – no one in our society – no matter which difference they may have – should be discriminated against.

Humberside Police Authority has a duty to promote equality and diversity within the police force maintained for its area and within the Authority. As such the Authority has a dual role in promoting equality and diversity. Firstly it has a critical role to play in meeting the requirements set out in this Combined Equalities Scheme but also must ensure that it holds the Chief Constable of Humberside Police to account through the effective oversight and scrutiny of the way in which the Force meets their statutory and moral obligations.