Race disparity, equality, and human rights

The APCC supports our members meeting their Public Sector Equality Duty under the Equality Act. PCCs work to:

• eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Act
• advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not 
• foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not

They also hold the Chief Constable to account for the exercise of duties relating to equality and diversity.

The Equality Framework 

The APCC has developed the Equality Framework. Updated annually, this practical guide supports PCCs in:

• Meeting their legal equality duties
• Improving community engagement to ensure fair policing practices
• Promoting diversity and inclusion within policing and criminal justice

“This is a positive step in advancing equality and promoting good relations between the police and communities at a time when it’s needed more than ever. The Framework has the potential to help Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs), elected Mayors and their Deputies, and other police governance bodies to hold Chief Constables to account, and improve public trust that the police and wider criminal justice agencies are working to protect and serve all communities”

Jackie Killen, Director of Regulation, Equality and Human Rights Commission 

APCC members can also access data to help inform their work locally, such as the Summary Disproportionality Tool produced by the Youth Justice Board. 

To join the performance portfolio meeting mailing list, please contact richard.denham@apccs.police.uk 

Portfolio leads