PCC Equality-Statement
Equality Statement of the Police and Crime Commissioner
In carrying out all their functions, Police and Crime Commissioners need to have due regard to the Equality Act 2010, which means that they have to: ·
Eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct prohibited under the Act;
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Advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it; and to
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Foster good relations between such groups.
The Commissioner will positively contribute to the advancement of equality and good community relations and will integrate equality considerations into day-to-day business as well as holding the Chief Constable to account for the exercise of their duties relating to equality and diversity. The Commissioner will demonstrate their commitment to equality, diversity and human rights by: ·
Show strong personal commitment, ownership and determination to advance equality and good community relations
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Engage and consult pro-actively with and be accessible to diverse communities and young people, including victims of crime
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Create a single point of contact for equalities issues within the Commissioner’s office
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Scrutinise Force performance on issues that matter to communities – including a focus on risk, threat, harm and vulnerability
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Ensure that young people’s views are captured and represented in OPCC and Force business
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Work with partners (such as the Criminal Justice System, Health, Local Government, charities and the voluntary sector) to provide solutions on issues such as Hate Crime (including Mate Crime), Domestic Abuse and Violence, Safeguarding, the Promotion of Child Welfare and the Impact of Crime on Victims and Witnesses
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The Commissioner and the OPCC will communicate widely using different ways and formats (including for example British Sign Language and Easy Read where appropriate)
In carrying out all their functions, Police and Crime Commissioners need to have due regard to the Equality Act 2010, which means that they have to: ·
Eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct prohibited under the Act;
·
Advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it; and to
·
Foster good relations between such groups.
The Commissioner will positively contribute to the advancement of equality and good community relations and will integrate equality considerations into day-to-day business as well as holding the Chief Constable to account for the exercise of their duties relating to equality and diversity. The Commissioner will demonstrate their commitment to equality, diversity and human rights by: ·
Show strong personal commitment, ownership and determination to advance equality and good community relations
·
Engage and consult pro-actively with and be accessible to diverse communities and young people, including victims of crime
·
Create a single point of contact for equalities issues within the Commissioner’s office
·
Scrutinise Force performance on issues that matter to communities – including a focus on risk, threat, harm and vulnerability
·
Ensure that young people’s views are captured and represented in OPCC and Force business
·
Work with partners (such as the Criminal Justice System, Health, Local Government, charities and the voluntary sector) to provide solutions on issues such as Hate Crime (including Mate Crime), Domestic Abuse and Violence, Safeguarding, the Promotion of Child Welfare and the Impact of Crime on Victims and Witnesses
·
The Commissioner and the OPCC will communicate widely using different ways and formats (including for example British Sign Language and Easy Read where appropriate)
