impairment, mental health conditions, long-term medical conditions such as diabetes 6.3 People of different genders: Consider men, women, people undergoing gender reassignment NB Gender-reassignment is anyone who proposes to, starts, is going through or who has completed a process to change his or her gender with or without going through any medical procedures. Sometimes referred to as Trans or Transgender The policy applies to all staff, regardless of gender. Trans people have an equal opportunity to apply for leave under this policy. The policy and procedures do treat men and women differently in that only birth mothers can access maternity provision. However, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave provisions are available to all staff regardless of gender, provided they meet the qualifying criteria. There is no specific evidence
6.6 People of a different race, nationality, colour, culture or ethnic origin including non-English speakers, gypsies/travellers, migrant workers There is no specific evidence to suggest the policy has a disproportionate impact on people in relation to race, nationality, culture or ethnic origin. 6.7 People with a religion or belief or with no religion or belief. The term ‘religion’ includes a religious or philosophical belief There is no specific evidence to suggest the policy has a disproportionate impact on people in relation to belief of lack of belief. 6.8 People who are attracted to other people of: the opposite sex (heterosexual); the same sex (lesbian or gay); both sexes (bisexual) The policy is explicit in applying to all parental partnerships/couples regardless of sexual orientation. There is no specific evidence to suggest the policy has a disproportionate impact on people in relation to
Appendix 2 – The Human Rights Act 1998 The Act sets out our human rights in a series of ‘Articles’. Each Article deals with a different right. These are all taken from the European Convention on Human Rights and are commonly known as ‘the Convention Rights’: Article 2 Right to life. NHS examples: the protection and promotion of the safety and welfare of patients and staff Article 3 Freedom from torture and inhuman or degrading treatment. NHS examples: issues of dignity and privacy, the protection and promotion of the safety and welfare of patients and staff, the treatment of vulnerable groups or groups that may experience social exclusion, for example, gypsies and travelers, issues of patient restraint and control Article 4 Freedom from slavery and forced labour Article 5 Right to liberty and security. NHS examples: issues of patient choice, control, empowerment and independence, issues of patient restraint and control Article 6 Right to a fair trial Article 7 No punishment without law Article 8 Respect for your private and family life, home and correspondence. NHS examples: issues of dignity and privacy, the protection and promotion of the safety and welfare of patients and staff, the treatment of vulnerable groups or groups that may experience social exclusion, for example, gypsies and travelers, the right of a patient or employee to enjoy their family and/or private life Article 9 Freedom of thought, belief and religion. NHS examples: the protection and promotion of the safety and welfare of patients and staff, the treatment of vulnerable groups or groups that may experience social exclusion, for example, gypsies and travelers Article 10 Freedom of expression. NHS examples: the right to hold and express opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas to others, procedures around whistle-blowing when informing on improper practices of employers where it is a protected disclosure Article 11 Freedom of assembly and association Article 12 Right to marry and start a family Article 14 Protection from discrimination in respect of these rights and freedoms. NHS examples: refusal of medical treatment to an older person solely because of their age, patients presented with health options without the use of an interpreter to meet need, discrimination against Trust staff on the basis of their caring responsibilities at home Protocol 1, Article 1 Right to peaceful enjoyment of your property Protocol 1, Article 2 Right to education