Single Equality Scheme 1 12pt - Crown Prosecution Service

Single Equality Scheme 2006-2010
Implementation of recommendations of the review of staff networks
An independent review of CPS Staff Networks is underway and the review report is due in
autumn 2006. The report and recommendations will be considered by senior management later
in 2006-07. The outcome will form the basis of actions to put in place a robust structure which
will ensure that staff networks provide the best possible support for both CPS staff and the
business. The plan will be implemented from April 2007 onwards by the HR Directorate in
conjunction with the Equality and Diversity Unit.
Development of a joint CPS/ACPO protocol for co-located workers to support
Statutory Charging
As a result of Statutory Charging, CPS prosecutors are increasingly working in police stations. The
Human Resources Directorate and the Equality and Diversity Unit will work with the Association of
Chief Police Officers (ACPO) to develop and promote a protocol on managing employment issues
for co-located workers. The purpose of the protocol is to develop a framework within which
individual police forces can develop a local protocol with CPS Areas. The CPS protocol will be
standard across the Areas.
The protocol will cover such issues as acceptable standards of behaviour and the development of
effective ways of working together in order to ensure that individual rights are protected in
accordance with their employee contract. Once implemented, the protocol will be monitored for
adverse impact and necessary action taken if unjustifiable adverse impact is found.
E-learning and Prosecution College
The Prosecution College provides the focus for learning and development across the CPS. The
Prosecution College offers a number of e-learning programmes, which are available for staff on
critical areas of business.
We will be assessing the impact of new content and any updated delivery methods that are
introduced in each of years 1, 2 and year 3.
Year 1 (December 2006 – March 2008)
Policies for impact assessment – other policies
Procurement
In 2006-07 the CPS will commence an equality impact assessment of procurement following an
invitation to tender and the appointment of external consultants in July 2006.
Current CPS standard documents on procurement include questions relating to supplier track
record on race equality and compliance with race relations legislation and procurement processes
have been reviewed in light of ‘Race Equality and Public Procurement’ guidance issued by the
Commission for Race Equality.
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