Equality and diversity

Here at North Wales Police we take equality and diversity seriously, both within the organisation and in the communities we serve.

Equality Diversity Inclusion Team 

We have a EDI Team dedicated to ensuring that through policy and practice, all staff understand how discrimination can take place.

Our services respond to the diversity of our local communities and cultures, by engaging with them and understanding their specific needs.  In this way we are able to police more effectively.

The Equality Act 2010

The Equality Act 2010 represents the culmination of years of debate about how to improve British equality law. It offers individuals stronger protection against discrimination. It gives employers and businesses greater clarity about their responsibilities. And it sets new expectations that public services must treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Our responsibility in exercising the Policing function is to have due regard to meet the need to:

• eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimization and any other conduct that is prohibited by the act
• advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who don’t
• foster good relations between persons who share relevant protected characteristics and persons who do not.

The act gives the force an opportunity to demonstrate its continued commitment to ensuring that all our communities are treated fairly.

For more information and guidance on how this affects you, go to the Equality and Human Rights Commission website.

Equality Act 2010 – Relevant Equality Information

The links below include information we hold relating to equalities in North Wales Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner with a summary of what it tells us and what areas of policing it relates to. Your feedback on the information or any gaps is very welcome.

North Wales Public Sector Equality Network

NWPSEN have the following mission:

To mainstream and advise on equality across North Wales through shared objectives, collaboration and facilitation.

Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS)

The Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) provides information advice and support on discrimination and human rights issues to individuals in England, Scotland and Wales, recognising the constitutional, legal, social and policy differences.

Advice includes:

• what the Equality Act 2010 says and how this applies to you
• options on how you may be able to resolve your issue
• options for informal resolution and guide you through this process
• further assistance if you are unable to resolve your issue informally
• help to work out if you are eligible for civil legal aid
• support if you are considering making a claim yourself;
• assistance in finding local sources of support.

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