SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 9 Equality: enforcement of duties
Duties arising out of equality schemes
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1
In publishing the results of such an assessment as is mentioned in paragraph 4(2)(b), a public authority shall state the aims of the policy to which the assessment relates and give details of any consideration given by the authority to—
a
measures which might mitigate any adverse impact of that policy on the promotion of equality of opportunity; and
b
alternative policies which might better achieve the promotion of equality of opportunity.
2
In making any decision with respect to a policy adopted or proposed to be adopted by it, a public authority shall take into account any such assessment and consultation as is mentioned in paragraph 4(2)(b) carried out in relation to the policy.
3
In this paragraph “equality of opportunity” has the same meaning as in paragraph 4.