Publications and strategy

Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Strategy

Our Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Strategy summarises our vision for Kent Police, lists our main objectives and describes how we will implement our vision. A leaflet explaining the strategy is also available.

Equality Act 2010 - specific duties statement

The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011 came into force on 10 September 2011, and sets out our responsibilities as a public body to be transparent about our compliance with the Equality Duty by publishing information about our equality performance and objectives annually.

• View the Equality Act 2010 - specific duties statement (Word doc 877kb)

Single Equality Scheme

This scheme is a public commitment showing how we will meet our legislative obligations, specifically the Race Relations (Amendment) Act (2000), Disability Discrimination Act (2005) and the Equality Act (2010). 

It also demonstrates how we promote equality in respect of all the protected characteristics. Meeting these requirements is the minimum standard Kent Police aspires to. 

The scheme incorporates the Disability Equality Scheme 2009/12, Gender Equality Scheme 2010/12 and the Race Equality Scheme. Action plans from these schemes are added into the Single Equality Scheme.

• View the Equality Scheme 2010  687kb
  

Annual Review

Our Annual Review of the Single Equality Scheme 2010-11 outlines our achievements in relation to service delivery, partnership working and employment. Some of it relates to the previous year's review.

• View the Annual Review 2011 (May 2010 to April 2011)  346kb
• View the Annual Review 2010 (May 2009 to April 2010)  469kb
   

Disability Equality Scheme 2009-11

Our first Disability Equality Scheme was produced in December 2006 and ran for three years. The scheme has since been integrated into the Single Equality Scheme (see above). We have now updated and refreshed the action plan, which continues to outline our commitment to people with disabilities and what we will do to provide an inclusive and responsive police service. 

• View the Disability Action Plan 2009  77kb
  

Gender Equality Scheme 2010-13

Kent Police has updated its Gender Action Plan in line with statutory requirements.  With the advent of the new Equality Act we will review our Gender priorities on an annual basis. 

• View the Gender Equality Action Plan  60kb   
  

Faith and culture resource

Kent Police has re-produced this guide for officers and staff to raise awareness of some of the many diverse cultures and communities that are represented in Kent. It focuses on the main religions, faiths, beliefs and minority ethnic groups found in Kent. Understanding and respecting cultural and faith differences promotes clearer communication, breaks down barriers, builds trust and strengthens our relationship with our diverse communities. 

Practical guide to the law for your safety and information

This booklet contains some essential basic information about the law and offers practical guidance and support for the safety of those new to Kent.  It is jointly published in English, Polish, Russian, Latvian, LIthuanian, Portuguese, Romanian, Bulgarian and Slovak.  Copies are available from the Diversity Support Team on request.