Provision of legal advice to the Council's Adoption & Fostering Panel both prior to the sitting of the Panel and during the course thereof.
Conclusion
The conclusion of this initial equality impact assessment is that there are no adverse impacts on any part of the community covered by equalities legislation, or on community relations. This policy is driven by the need to ensure that the Council acts in accordance with the law including that relating to the protection of equal rights. It is designed to protect equality groups.
