This morning, Tuesday 11th November, 2025, Deputy Louise Doublet asked a question regarding equality impact evaluation in the States Assembly.
Here is the statement she made following the session:
‘The Equality Impact Assessment which was put in place in 2023 by myself and Deputies Jeune & Miles, should be embedded in the policy formation process and indeed the Chief Minister confirmed today that it is. I agree with the Soroptimists that this should be made more transparent and I am also pleased that the Chief Minister agreed to meet with them to take on board their views on the Equality Impact Process.’
Deputy Hilary Jeune asked if the Chief Minister could commit to publishing the results of equality impact evaluations to which the Chief Minister responded that he would discuss this with his officials and colleagues.
Despite stating that he believed a reply had been sent to our letter, to date President Debbie Taylor has received no communication from the Chief Minister. She is, however, very pleased to hear that Equality Impact Evaluation is in place and that policy makers are required to use the appropriate tools.
BUT she is concerned about the lack of any real accountability or transparency. Is this just a ‘tick box’ exercise?
Thank you to Deputy Louise Doublet and Hilary Jeune for their support.