Positive action

• Positive actions to promote gender-balancing are considered
• Positive actions to encourage more candidates who identify as gender non-binary are considered
• Targets for the number of disabled, ethnic minority and LGBTI candidates are considered
• Positive action is considered for use in internal elections
• Members understand the differences between targets and quotas

Equality Champions

• Questions about a personal commitment to equality are included in candidate selection events/panels/meetings
• Including statement in support of inclusivity in candidate declarations or candidate application forms is considered
• Members are encouraged to ask questions about equalities issues at candidate hustings
• The party appoints an equality and diversity spokesperson

Data collection

• There is ongoing equalities monitoring of the party membership
• Where an underrepresented group in the membership is identified, action is taken to address practices which might be a barrier for people
• Personal information about candidates is kept confidential
• During selection, candidates are only asked questions which are directly relevant to their skills or the role
• Anonymous equalities monitoring of both selected and successfully elected candidates take place
• There is an agreed timeline for releasing equalities data after selection and after an election result

Fair Recruitment

• All staff posts are widely advertised inside and outside the party
• Equivalent but different experience is considered in applications
• Signing up to the two ticks recruitment scheme is considered
• Paid work experience schemes for people from underrepresented groups is considered
• There are published staff pay scales and regular pay reviews
• Best practice employment guidelines are followed

Training and development

• There is a funded training and development programme for people from underrepresented groups
• Skills sharing sessions for members to develop new skills are considered
• There is a funded peer support programme or networks for people from underrepresented groups
• People are encouraged to stand early in the election cycle