Common use of Equality Impact Assessments Clause in Contracts

Equality Impact Assessments. An Equality Impact Assessment: Is the process of assessing the likely effects of (existing or proposed) functions, policies or services on people Is the same as any other fact finding or research exercise and its complexity depends on what is being assessed Includes looking for opportunities for promoting equality that may have been missed or that could be better exploited Uncovers and identifies any actual or potential negative or disproportionate impact Is a mechanism for ensuring that due regard is given to equality (specifically disability, gender and race) in decision making and subsequent processes