For the Director, Head of Policy, or General Counsel who needs to understand the legal exposure — and what a defensible equality impact assessment process actually looks like.
Documented judicial review cases where inadequate EQIAs led to decisions being struck down — with costs, reputational damage, and policy delays.
What a court looks for when reviewing an EQIA challenge — the documentation, the process, and the evidence of genuine consideration.
The financial, reputational, and operational consequences of a PSED breach — including legal costs, policy reversal, and regulatory scrutiny.
How to build an EQIA process that constitutes a genuine legal defence — consistent, auditable, and demonstrably thorough.
THE CENTRAL FACT
Failure to comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty is unlawful. When that failure is challenged, judicial review is the mechanism by which it becomes public, expensive, and reputationally damaging. Inadequate EQIAs are one of the most commonly cited grounds for successful judicial review challenges.
WHAT'S IN THE GUIDE