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POLICY FOR 
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYMENT 
 
The Nottinghamshire Police is committed to providing equality of opportunity 
in terms of employment. 
 
This Policy Statement applies to all staff, regardless of race, sex, marital 
status, colour, nationality, religious belief, ethnic or national origin, sexual 
orientation, age or disability. 
 
In addition any member of staff who feels aggrieved for any other reason may 
use the Fairness at work Policy to raise their concern. 
 
In matters of employment equality of opportunity will extend to all issues 
affecting recruitment, training, transfer and promotion, including terms and 
conditions of service. Selection criteria, systems and procedures will be kept 
under review, to ensure that individuals are selected or promoted objectively 
on the basis of their skills and abilities, according to the requirements of the 
job. 
 
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to this policy and to the development 
and of Positive Action initiatives to ensure that the policy is, and continues to 
be fully effective. 
 
The main aim of Nottinghamshire Police is to provide a work environment 
where each individual is recognised, valued and accepted. 
 
Every effort will be made to ensure that fair non- discriminatory practices are 
applied to and by all staff in their dealings with each other. 
 
All staff of the Nottinghamshire Police must be aware of their obligations 
under Anti- discrimination legislation and particularly the legal requirement 
that individuals shall not unlawfully discriminate or aid, instruct or induce 
others to do so. Eliminating discrimination and providing equality of 
opportunity depends upon personal commitment and all staff without 
exception, must observe anti-discrimination principles, related policies and 
notes of guidance. Training courses and other sources of information will be 
provided, where appropriate, to broaden and promote a greater understanding 
and awareness of these issues and personal responsibilities. 
 
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Nottinghamshire Police seeks to ensure that no member of staff is victimised 
or subjected to racial, sexual or any form, of harassment and that everyone 
feels secure and content in the work place, free from intimidation or 
discrimination. Individuals who believe that they have grounds for complaint in 
relation to discrimination, harassment or bul ying should consider using the 
Fairness at work policy. 
 
The implementation of this Equal Opportunities Policy will be closely 
monitored by the Personnel Manager (Employee Relations and Equalities). 
 
Nottinghamshire Police undertakes to inform all staff of this policy statement. 
 
Any act of discrimination by a member of staff or any failure to comply with the 
terms of this policy may result in disciplinary investigation.  
 
This Policy is fully supported by Senior Management and the Staff 
Associations. 
 
 
 
 
 
Author: ______________________ Date: 
___________________ 
 
  
Shakeel 
Khalil 
  
Personnel 
Officer 
   
Employee Relations and E qualities 
 
Signed:         ______________________          Date:   __________________ 
 
 
   Steve Green 
 
   Chief Constable  
 
This policy should be read in conjunction with the appropriate Procedures, 
Guidance and Rules outlined below: - 
 
PD108 Procedure 
on 
Fairness 
at 
Work 
 
PD370 
Procedure on Selection Appeals 
PD215 Procedure 
on 
Positive 
Action 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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