How are statutory equality obligations being factored into RPA implementation?
Each Department with responsibility for implementing the RPA decisions has a statutory obligation under Section 75 of the NI Act 1998 and, in line with their Equality Schemes, has to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity and to have regard to the desirability of promoting good relations. Each decision taken by Departments in relation to RPA implementation will be subject to screening and, where potential adverse impact is identified, full Equality Impact Assessments will be conducted.
