The Lord Holmes Review
The independent Lord Holmes Review explores how to open-up public appointments to disabled people.
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The government has now responded to Lord Holmes, accepting the principle of all his recommendations and has also published a refreshed Public Appointments Diversity Action Plan on 27 June 2019, underpinned by these recommendations.
Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE:
I am passionate about the benefits of Diversity and Inclusion. I am delighted the Government has accepted the principles of all of the recommendations I have made.
The review made recommendations in four areas: data and transparency, attracting talent, applications and interviews, and beyond. Whilst I am grateful for this unqualified support for the principles, the detail regarding specific recommendations, particularly around data and transparency, will have to be carefully monitored.
The Government and Cabinet Office have a fantastic opportunity to set a gold standard and demonstrate, not just the benefits of diversity, but how to recruit the best talent.
We have made every effort to make the documents above accessible to assistive technologies. However, if you experience any difficulty accessing or reading any of the attachments on this page, please contact us at: publicappointments@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Summary video
Below is a video summary of the Lord Holmes Review translated into British sign language, with English subtitles.
NOTE: This video does not contain audio.
A Summary of The Lord Holmes Review with sign-language and subtitles.
Last updated 27 June 2019 + show all updates
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An updated version of the government's response has been uploaded.
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Added govt response to Lord Holmes review
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First published.