Equalities data about candidates

It is good practice for parties to ask potential candidates anonymous equalities monitoring questions. The data can be used to monitor if actions taken to address diversity in your candidates are having an impact. You should think carefully about the equalities monitoring form you use and always include space for people themselves to write how they identify rather than just having a list of identities and tick boxes.

Stonewall Scotland has a useful resource which includes examples of some questions you could consider including.

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