Critiquing Policy-
Policy- Equality Act 2010 (GOV.UK, 2010)
Questions
Title Is it clear & concise
Type of documents Is it clearly stated that it’s a
policy, guideline or
procedure?
Introduction Are the reasons for
development of the
document clearly stated?
Contents Is there a standard front
cover?
Is the document in a clear
format?
Is the purpose of the
document clear?
Is the scope clearly stated?
Are the roles and
responsibilities clearly
explained?
have recommendations
from counter fairs/internal
audit been included?
Does the policy concern the
handling, moving or storage
of personal identifiable or
commercially sensitive
information?
If yes has a summary
privacy impact statement
been included?
Evidence base Is the type of evidence to
support the document
clearly identifiable?
Are key references cited?
Are associated documents
referenced?
Are the reference that
support this guideline in
date?
Has any more up to date
information been published
Why reached decision?
Clearly displays ‘Equality
Act 2010’ with a desired
topic of ‘pregnancy and
maternity discrimination:
non-work cases’.
It is described as a
legislation.
Theres a desirability of
reducing socio-economic
inequalities. The document
provides ways of reducing
inequality.
Yes there is a introductory
text with the rest of the
information presented
afterwards.
Yes the document is clearly
formatted, with a
subsection of the definition
of the disease and the
screening available.
The policy is to provide
guidance on how
individuals can reduce the
impact of inequalities on
maternal individuals.
There is not a
recommendation section of
counter fairs/internal audit
included.
There is not a section
regarding patient
information handling.
The policy provides
Alternative documents of
research which Is provided
in links throughout the
legislation and a reference
list at the end.
The guidelines is in a link
which is clear & accessible.
There has been a section
which includes alteration of
the legislation after it was
 that could guide this
guideline or should be
included?
Approval route Does the document identify
which committee/group will
approve it?
Review data Is the review date identified? The previous review date
published..
The Government is
responsible for providing
legislation for all
individuals seeking equality.
was 2023, the next is set to
be accomplished when any
more alterations to the
legislation has risen.