S75 Equality And Good Relations Screening Form
| General Information |
| Service/ Function ☐ | Policy/ Procedure ☐ | Project ☒ | Strategy ☐ | Plan ☐ | Guidance ☐ |
| Is this an existing, revised or a new function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance? Existing ☐ Revised ☐ New ☒ |
| Operational Area | This is a Corporate project following a Council motion. |
| Title | Coleraine Bomb Memorial |
| Brief Summary The project is to determine opinions, location and design of a potential memorial which remembers those who lost their lives as a result of the Bomb in 1973 at Railway Road, Coleraine and present same to Council for decision. |
| What is it trying to achieve? (intended aims and outcomes) The memorial aims to remember the lives of those who died as a result of a car bomb in Railway Road, Coleraine. The outcome is to identify family, constituent’s, business, victims and survivors group views and identification of options for a permanent memorial. |
| Who owns and who implements each element of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance? This is a multidisciplinary project to determine opinions, location and design of a potential memorial which remembers those who lost their lives as a result of the Bomb in 1973 at Railway Road, Coleraine and present same to Council for decision. |
Other policies etc. which have a bearing on this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance? Legislation:
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| Available Evidence Evidence to help inform the screening process may take many forms. Public authorities should ensure that their screening decision is informed by relevant data. What evidence/information (both qualitative and quantitative have you gathered to inform this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance? Specify details for relevant Section 75 categories. |
| Quantitative evidence has been sourced via the NI Census in 2011 and the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey 2019. In addition the web has been used to source information with regards to the impact of previous commemorations of this nature in Northern Ireland. Qualitative information was also gathered via the planned formal consultation. In addition further information will be gathered through the proposed extended consultation process. |
| Section 75 Category | Details of Evidence/Information
Mid-year 2019 NISRA statistics detailed the usual resident population of Causeway Coast & Glens Local Government District to be 144,838, accounting for 7.6% of the N.I. total. Statistical information with regards to the Districts makeup and individuals therein was also reviewed. Historical evidence was collated and reviewed i.e. information regarding the individuals who died and whom the memorial would commemorate along with information regarding the paramilitary group who carried out the bombing.Council minutes with regard to the originating motion were taken into account as these demonstrated the opinions at Councillor and constituent level. Good practice regionally and internationally regarding memorials was also collated and reviewed. Data collected via a series of interviews with family members of those who were killed; those who were injured and impacted by the bomb; interviewed with key stakeholders; a councillor workshop and follow-up discussions when requested; engagement with victims and survivors’ groups; and surveys. The data showed that:
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| Religious Beliefs | The 2011 Census outlined that the 2 main religious beliefs are prominent in the Council area:
The monument remembers a “troubles” related incident and therefore it is felt that this could have an impact on these groupings. The formal consultation received responses from all sections of the community, however the majority 68% were from the Protestant community. There was a consensus from all respondents regardless of their religious belief; that whilst a memorial was welcomed it should be factual and ‘promote a more cohesive, community approach’ as ‘we have all suffered in some way’.There was consensus that that language and design should be ‘in the spirit of reconciliation’ and cognisant of different views and perspectives. Based on the information gathered and viewpoints noted the effect is still deemed to be minor as the memorial is intended to remember a historical event that builds on the community and promotes reconciliation. The wording, location and design of any future memorial will be available on Council’s website once a consensus is reached at which point a review of impact can be assessed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Political Opinion | The Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey (2019) provides the following information on the political parties people in Northern Ireland feel closest to (this information is not available at Council area level) *:
The memorial aims to remember a “troubles” related incident and therefore it is felt that this could have an impact based on political opinion. The level of impact cannot yet be determined until further engagement with the victims, families’ takes place. The further engagement aims to determine location, structure and wording, if any. After a consensus from the families has been agreed and proposed design is agreed, the design will then be available for the public to view on council’s website at which stage a clearer level of impact can be determined. Based on the information gathered to date and viewpoints noted the effect is still currently deemed to be minor as the memorial is intended to remember a historical event that builds on the community and promotes reconciliation. The wording, location and design of any future memorial will require review at that point. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Racial Group | Although the Council area has minority racial groupings as below; there is no evidence to indicate that this project/monument will have a negative impact on any racial group. On Census Day 27th March 2011 the resident population was:
Additional cultural factors related to ethnicity were also considered below:
It was noted that residents who do not speak English as their first language may not be able to read and understand long detail which was taken into consideration during the consultation and should also be reviewed at the design stage of the memorial. The formal consultation did not raise any negative or positive viewpoints with regard to an individual’s racial grouping. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age | The incident under consideration for memorial occurred in 1973, therefore only those in the 45 and over groupings may have any direct recollection of the incident – however the incident may have had effect on families impacting those younger than 45. Age: (Mid Year 2018) (NISRA statistics)
The consultation clarified that those affected by the actual events were presently over 45. However all respondents were 18 years plus and all had an awareness of the event although:
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| Marital Status | There is no evidence to indicate that this project will have a negative impact on this Section 75 group. Marital Status:
The memorial will not relate to or have a bearing on any individual’s marital status. This assessment will be reviewed at the projects various stages. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sexual Orientation | There are no specific figures available on how many people may be Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual or Trans-gender or Trans-sexual (LGBT) specific to the Council area.
In addition the NI Rainbow Project estimates between 6-10% of any given population could be considered as LGBT. Although it is proposed the memorial will recognise lives lost it will not relate to or have a bearing on any individual’s sexual orientation. There is no evidence to indicate that this project will have a negative impact on this Section 75 group.This assessment will be reviewed at the projects various stages. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Men and Women Generally | Gender: (Mid Year 2018 Population Estimates)*
The memorial will represent individuals belonging to both sexes and there is no evidence to indicate that this project will have a negative impact on this Section 75 group. Although the majority of respondents (55%) were male the viewpoints of all genders were also noted. There is no evidence following the consultation process to show a negative or positive impact on any gender. However the process will continue to review this grouping at each stage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dependants | Following consultation there is no evidence to indicate that this project will have a negative impact on this Section 75 group. People With or Without Dependents:
This assessment will be reviewed at the projects various stages. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability | There is no evidence to indicate that this project will have a negative impact on this Section 75 group. However the type and design of the monument itself may have an impact if the memorial proceeds. Again, this assessment will be reviewed at the projects various stages.People with a Disability/People Without: People with a long term condition/illness by former legacy Council area (most recent figures available from Census 2011):
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1. ‘Communication difficulty’ means a difficulty with speaking or making yourself understood. |
| Screening Questions 1. What is the likely impact on equality of opportunity for those affected by this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance? |
| Section 75 Category | Positive impact | Neutral | Negative impact | Reason | |
| Gender | Women | ☐ | ☒ | Major ☐ Minor ☐ | This will have a neutral impact across all genders. |
| Men | ☐ | ☒ | Major ☐ Minor ☐ | ||
| Transgender men/women | ☐ | ☒ | Major ☐ Minor ☐ | ||
| Other please specify | ☐ | ☒ | Major ☐ Minor ☐ | ||
| Race (As used in the 2011 census) | Asian | ☐ | ☒ | Major ☐ Minor ☐ | This will have a neutral impact across all racial groupings. |
| Black | ☐ | ☒ | Major ☐ Minor ☐ | ||
| Chinese | ☐ | ☒ | Major ☐ Minor ☐ | ||
| Mixed race White | ☐ | ☒ | Major ☐ Minor ☐ | ||
| Other please specify | ☐ | ☐ | Major ☐ Minor ☐ | ||
| Disability | Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc. | ☐ | ☒ | Major ☐ Minor ☐ | This will have a neutral impact across all impairments. |
| Sexual orientation | Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others | ☐ | ☒ | Major ☐ Minor ☐ | This will have a neutral impact with regards to an individual’s sexual orientation. |
| Age | Older People | ☐ | ☐ | Major ☐ Minor ☒ | This may have a minor impact with regards to age as some individual’s may remember the event. |
| Younger people and children | ☐ | ☒ | Major ☐ Minor ☐ | ||
| Political Opinion | ☐ | ☐ | Major ☐ Minor ☒ | This may have a minor impact with regards to political opinion as some individual’s may remember and have a related viewpoint with regards to the event. | |
| Religious Belief | ☐ | ☐ | Major ☐ Minor ☒ | This may have a minor impact with regards to religious belief as some individual’s may remember and have a related viewpoint with regards to the event. | |
| Marital Status | ☐ | ☒ | Major ☐ Minor ☐ | This will have a neutral impact with regards to an individual’s marital status. | |
| Dependants | ☐ | ☒ | Major ☐ Minor ☐ | This will have a neutral impact with regards to an individual’s caring responsibilities. | |
| Screening Questions 2. Are there opportunities to better promote equality of opportunity for people within any of the Section 75 categories? | |||||
| Section 75 Category | If Yes, provide details | If No, provide details | |
| Gender | Women | No the memorial will not distinguish between peoples gender. | |
| Men | |||
| Transgender men/women | |||
| Other please specify | |||
| Race As used in the 2011 census. | Asian | No the memorial will not distinguish between people of different racial groups. | |
| Black | |||
| Chinese | |||
| Mixed race White | |||
| Other please specify | |||
| Disability | Long term health impairment could include mental health problems, asthma, heart conditions, chronic fatigue etc. | No the memorial will not distinguish between people with various impairments | |
| Sexual orientation | Heterosexual, lesbian, gay men, bisexual, others | No the memorial will not distinguish between peoples sexual orientation. | |
| Age | Older People, Younger people and children | Although there are opportunities for future learning between individuals of all ages. The memorial itself will not distinguish between people of various ages. | |
| Political Opinion | The proposed engagement with victims / families’ process may present an opportunity to promote good relations and for individuals to discuss how the past can inform a future of peace. The memorial itself may facilitate discussion with regards to opinions and this may strengthen individuals resolve to work together and avoid a return to historical scenarios. It could also provide an opportunity to educate children and young people on the past history of the boroughs events. | ||
| Religious Belief | The further engagement with victims / families may present an opportunity to promote good relations and for individuals to discuss how the past can inform a future of peace. The memorial itself may facilitate discussion with regards to opinions and this may strengthen individuals resolve to work together and avoid a return to historical scenarios. It could also provide an opportunity to educate children and young people on the past history of the boroughs events. | ||
| Marital Status | No the memorial will not distinguish between peoples marital status. | ||
| Dependants | No the memorial will not distinguish between or impact on peoples caring responsibilities. | ||
| Screening Questions 3. To what extent is the policy likely to impact on good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group? |
| Section 75 Category | Details of policy impact | Level of impact major/minor/none |
| Religious Belief | As the memorial would remember those who lost their lives in a bombing it may impact on good relations between individuals in the 2 main groupings | The level will be better determined following the proposed engagement with victims and families, however at present it is deemed to be minor. The incident being remembered happened in 1973 and since then peace building initiatives have assisted to increase understanding and willingness to move forward. |
| Political Opinion | As the memorial would remember those who lost their lives as a result of a bombing it may impact on good relations between individuals in the 2 main groupings | The level will be better determined following the proposed engagement with victims and families, however at present it is deemed to be minor. The incident being remembered happened in 1973 and since then peace building initiatives have assisted to increase understanding and willingness to move forward. |
| Racial Group | None – the memorial will not distinguish between people of different racial groups. | None – the memorial will not distinguish between people of different racial groups. |
| Screening Questions 4. Are there opportunities to better promote good relations between people of different religious belief, political opinion or racial group? |
| Section 75 Category | If Yes, provide details | If No, provide details |
| Religious Belief | The proposed further engagement with victims and families may present an opportunity to promote good relations and for individuals to discuss how the past can inform a future of peace. The memorial itself may facilitate discussion with regards to opinions and this may strengthen individuals resolve to work together and avoid a return to historical scenarios. It could also provide an opportunity to educate children and young people on the past history of the boroughs events. | |
| Political Opinion | The proposed engagement with victims and families may present an opportunity to promote good relations and for individuals to discuss how the past can inform a future of peace. The memorial itself may facilitate discussion with regards to opinions and this may strengthen individuals resolve to work together and avoid a return to historical scenarios. It could also provide an opportunity to educate children and young people on the past history of the boroughs events. | |
| Racial Group | This project does not distinguish between people of different racial groups and therefore it cannot in itself improve good relations in this category. |
| Additional Considerations | |
Generally speaking people can fall into more than one Section 75 category. Taking this into consideration, are there any potential impacts of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities? (For example: disabled minority ethnic people, disabled women, young Protestant men, young lesbians, gay and bisexual people.) There have been opportunities for individuals with multiple identities to participate in the formal consultation process and to voice their concerns and highlight possible mitigation streams or sources. The proposed further engagement with victims and families process will built on this approach. | |
| Provide details of data on the impact of the function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance on people with multiple identities. Specify the relevant Section 75 categories concerned. | |
| Qualitative data from the formal and proposed extended consultation will be used to review options and inform the way forward. | |
| Disability Considerations Is there an opportunity to better promote positive attitudes towards disabled people by altering this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance? ☐ Yes ☒ No | |
| If yes, please give further information and examples: | |
| Is there an opportunity to encourage participation by disabled people in public life by altering this function, service, policy, procedure, project, strategy, plan or guidance? ☐ Yes ☒ No | |
| Please give further information and examples: | |
Screening Decision
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If the decision is not to conduct an equality impact assessment (i.e. likely impact = None), please provide details of the reasons for this: -- | |
| Mitigation | |
| When the Council concludes that the likely impact is ‘Minor’ and an equality impact assessment is not to be conducted, the Council may consider mitigation to lessen the severity of any equality impact, or the introduction of an alternative policy to better promote equality of opportunity or good relations. Can the policy/decision be amended or changed or an alternative policy introduced to better promote equality of opportunity and/or good relations? ☒ Yes ☐ No | |
If YES, give the reasons to support your decision, together with the proposed changes/amendments or alternative policy: The formal and proposed engagement with victims and families will enable changes / amendments / alternatives to be identified and further addressed and mitiagtion to be included. | |
| Timetabling And Prioritising | |
| If the policy/decision has been ‘screened in’ for equality impact assessment, then please answer the following questions to determine its priority for timetabling the equality impact assessment. On a scale of 1 to 3, with 1 being the lowest priority and 3 the highest, assess the policy in terms of its priority for equality impact assessment. | |
| Priority Criterion | Rating (1 to 3) |
| Effect on equality of opportunity and good relations | N/A |
| Social Need | N/A |
| Effect on people’s daily lives | N/A |
| Relevance to the Council’s functions | N/A |
| Monitoring | |
| Please outline proposals for future monitoring of the policy/decision: The process will be reviewed following the proposed extended consultation process and taken back to Council for a decision as to the way forward. | |
| Approval And Authorisation | |
| Screened By Position/Job Title Date | Date |
| Policy Officer | 07 April 2021 |
| Approved By Position/Job Title Date | |
| Head of Policy and Community Planning & Head of Services for Community & Culture | 19 April 2021 |