The NPIA Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Unit has an Operational team that supports forces to meet the equality needs of the public and a Corporate team that supports the Agency in meeting our own equality targets.

Equality Act 2010 

The Equality Act 2010 was passed on 8th April 2010.  This harmonised and replaced a number of previous pieces of equality legislation (Race Relations Act, DDA etc) with the intention of making the law easier to understand and therefore comply with. The Act applies to all organisations that provide a service to the public.  The majority of the provisions came into effect on 1st October 2010.  Police forces are additionally covered by general and specific equality duties under the Act.  We are currently working with forces to support them in meeting their Equality Duties. 

You will find further information about specific work areas on the following pages:

• Equality Standard for the Police Service 
• ACPO / NPIA Equality Conference

Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg / Welsh Language Scheme

Mae'r Asiantaeth Genedlaethol Gwella Plismona wedi paratoi Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg drafft yn unol â Deddf yr Iaith Gymraeg 1993 a Cymeradwywyd gan Board yr Iaith Cymru ddydd Mercher 23 Medi, 2009.

The National Police Improvement Agency Welsh Language Scheme has been prepared in accordance with the Welsh Language Act 1993 and was approved by the Welsh Language Board on Wednesday 23rd September, 2009.

Equality Update

Copies of previous editions of the Equality Update newsletter can be found attached to the right of this page.

Stephen Lawrence Conference

The Stephen Lawrence Inquiry 10 Years On conference was held on 24 February 2009. It was organised to review the implementation of the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry recommendations 10 years on from the publication of the report by Sir William Macpherson.

Read Stephen Lawrence Conference Notes

Read Stephen Lawrence Action Plan