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Diversifying the Civil Service
Daniel FosterCivil Service Islamic Society (chair)[email protected]
Nazir Afzal, OBECrown Prosecution Service London West (director)
3rd April 2008
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Key messagesKey messages
• Muslims are a growing minority in the UK
• Evidence they are underrepresented at higher grades in the civil service
• This is despite high education levels of Muslim civil servants
• Sir Gus O’Donnell wants the Civil Service to be the #1 employer for Muslims in the UK
• Permanent secretaries, diversity leads, HR, policy makers and line managers have a part to play
• The CSIS is here to help
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The surveyThe survey
• Early in 2006 the CSIS surveyed 101 Muslim civil servants
• Respondents were predominantly Whitehall based
• They came from around 15 different departments
• Results are indicative rather than conclusive
• But this is the best information we have so far
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Some StatisticsSome Statistics
Awareness
• 85% of respondents felt their beliefs were respected
But
• 56% felt colleagues lacked even a basic understanding of Islam
• 30% felt they couldn’t discuss Islam freely in the workplace
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Some StatisticsSome Statistics
Discrimination
• 78% of respondents felt they were treated equally at work
But
• 44% felt Muslims don’t have the same opportunities as others in the Civil Service, and
• 31% have been discriminated against because of their faith
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Some StatisticsSome Statistics
Promotion and progression
• 86% of respondents felt promotion processes are fair
• 98% felt recruitment processes are fair
But
• 86% of respondents were at HEO level or below
• The majority have degrees (some postgraduate)
• 45% didn’t expect to enter the SCS within their career
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Some StatisticsSome Statistics
Facilities
• 81% of respondents had access to a prayer room at work
But
• 11% were not permitted to take time off to pray
• 36% didn’t have access to necessary wash facilities to prepare for prayer
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Some StatisticsSome Statistics
And finally…
• 85% of respondents would recommend the Civil Service to other Muslims
…(no buts)
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Looking forwardsLooking forwards
• Faith monitoring on a par with race monitoring
• Cultural awareness training
• Prayer rooms and wash facilities
• Encouraging applications to Fast Stream and promotion boards
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Key messagesKey messages
• Muslims are a growing minority in the UK
• Evidence they are underrepresented at higher grades in the civil service
• This is despite high education levels of Muslim civil servants
• Sir Gus O’Donnell wants the Civil Service to be the #1 employer for Muslims in the UK
• Permanent secretaries, diversity leads, HR, policy makers and line managers have a part to play
• The CSIS is here to help
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Nazir Afzal OBENazir Afzal OBE
• Director, CPS London West; Service champion for advocacy; Higher Court Advocate.
• Foremost criminal justice practitioner Honour Crimes: organised CPS/Police conference on the subject in 2004 and given over 200 interviews in mainstream and S. Asian media.
• Involved with: • National Muslim Safety Forum (CPS representative)• Commission on British Muslims (Commissioner)• Centre for Muslim Affairs (founding trustee).
• One of Muslim Power 100 and Asian Power 100. • Named CPS Public Servant of the year (2007) and awarded Daily
Mirror “People’s award” voted for by Mirror readers• Honoured with an OBE in 2005 New Year’s Honours List.
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Nazir Afzal OBENazir Afzal OBE
• The personal journey• Gaining confidence• Challenging myself• Importance of networks• What you can do
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About the CSISAbout the CSIS
• The Civil Service Islamic Society was founded in 2005 with a remit to represent Muslims in the workplace and to policymakers
• Championed by Sir Gus O’Donnell• Almost 200 members in 30 departments/agencies• Run a series of events, including “Question the
Misconception” with Sh. Ibrahim Mogra• We have a quarterly newsletter and a website
(www.CivilServiceIslamicSociety.org) with an info@ address dedicated to answering your queries