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Appendix 3 Equality Impact Assessment Tool Insert Name of Policy / Procedure 1.

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Does the policy/guidance affect one group less or more favourably than another on the basis of: Race

Yes/No

Comments

No

FOI requests can be submitted in any manner of format in support of fair and equal access and all FOI requests are auctioned in an equitable manner. We must be mindful that groups without access to the internet may be disadvantaged as in not being aware of the information publically available, however on request in person or by telephone this would be explained. The above statements apply. The above statements apply. The above statements apply. The above statements apply. The above statements apply. The above statements apply. The above statements apply.

Ethnic origins (including gypsies and travellers)

No

Nationality

No

Gender

No

Culture

No

Religion or belief

No

Sexual orientation including lesbian, gay and bisexual people Age

No No

Disability - learning disabilities, physical disability, sensory impairment and mental health problems Is there any evidence that some groups are affected differently?

No

If you have identified potential discrimination, are any exceptions valid, legal and/or justifiable? Is the impact of the policy/guidance likely to be negative?

No

No

There is no evidence available or complaints to suggest this.

No

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