PSO 2800 - Inside Time

PSO 2800 Annexes – Page 385.2 Use the space below to describe any evidence from these sources that suggests thatthere are concerns about any other diversity strands (such as gender, sexual orientation, age,disability, religion or faith).6 Consultation. Auditable, evidence must be kept.6.1 Use this section to list your key stakeholders.Stakeholders – those who are either directly affected by the function, policy or practice or those external bodieswith an interest in the impact of prison service policies (these would normally include those listed in section 3 ofthis template).6.2 Use this section to record the methods of consultation undertaken and issues arising.A key element of the impact assessment process is consultation with your key stakeholders. It is important torecord who you have consulted with and state what issues have arisen as a result.Using the methods described in Annex 5 could help to determine whether certain facilities or services are usedby people of particular racial groups; what people think of the policy and/ or facilities and services on offer; andwhether they are being provided fairly.Consultation Date Issues arising7 Key issues of concern to be considered in all impact assessmentsPrisoner confidence and the use of staff discretion (see point 6 of section 1 “InitialScreening” for definition of “discretion”) have been identified as key issues arisingfrom the impact assessment process. This section must be used to consider therelevance of these issues to this particular impact assessment.IssuePrisoner confidenceUse of discretionDiscussionIndicate how you have ensured/ will ensure prisoner confidencein the function, policy or practice.Indicate whether the function, policy or practice allowsstaff to exercise discretion in the way it is implemented,and what safeguards are being put in place to minimisethe impact on staff, prisoners or visitors of different racialgroups? (For example, are further management checksrequired at a local, area or national level?)Issue No. 264 issue date 25/09/06