Interview: Race Action Plan update

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Interview: Race Action Plan update

Following the publication of consultation results for the Police Race Action plan, Police Oracle spoke with Programme Director DCC Tyron Joyce on what has already changed as a result of work in this area.

DCC Tyron Joyce

Date - 1st March 2023
By - Cachella Smith

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Changes to the PEQF, a mentoring scheme and a National Data Transparency Strategy are among initiatives already underway ahead of the publication of the finalised Race Action Plan this Spring. Following the recent publication of consultation...

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