A third of policies unveiled over the past decade were expected to have a negative impact on equalities, according to research seen exclusively by the Mirror.
Equality Impact Assessments are carried out to to ensure a particular policy, project or scheme does not unlawfully discriminate against any protected characteristic, such as gay people, ethnic minorities or the disabled.
Think tank Compassion in Politics analysed 175 EIAs published from 2010 to 2021.
