Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs)
An equality impact assessment is an essential tool for promoting equality. Its purpose is to assess the impact of existing or proposed policies and activities and their effects on different groups of people. It ensures that we do not indirectly discriminate against any particular group(s) by anticipating the potential consequences and making sure that, as far as possible, any negative consequences are eliminated or minimised. Crucially it helps to identify where we can best promote equality of opportunity.
Completed equality impact assessments
You can read the equality impact assessments completed in DfT central by clicking on the hyperlinks below. We will be updating this page regularly, adding more assessments as they are finalised.
European Regulation on new car CO2 emissions
(Published: 20 April 2009)
Overseas criminal record checks for transport workers
(Published: 11 March 2009)
Adding capacity at Heathrow airport: Equalities Impact Assessment
(Published: 15 January 2009)
Crossrail Equality Impact Assessments
(Published: 24 January 2008)
For related documents, pages and internet links, see the column on the right.
