COPFS Equality Advisory Group
Introduction
Established in June 2003, the Equality Advisory Group comprises members of COPFS staff and external members each with a special interest in areas of diversity - disability, gender, race, religion and faith, sexual orientation and age. In order to ensure its independence, the EAG is chaired by one of its external members. The EAG meets quarterly in order to discuss and advise on COPFS policy and practice in delivery of service and employment matters - seeking to ensure the highest standards of fairness in COPFS's treatment of people in Scotland's diverse majority and minority communities. Between meetings, opinions of members on complex or urgent matters are canvassed electronically. The minutes of EAG meetings are published in the COPFS website so as to ensure maximum transparency.