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UK LEGISLATION:
The Race Relations Act 1976,
The Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000
and The Amendment Regulations 2003
Introduced new measures aimed at ending discrimination against people in the areas of employment, the provision of goods, facilities and services on the grounds of race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), or ethnic or national origin.
Public Sector Bodies now have a specific duty to promote race equality. This will have a knock on effect in the Private Sector.
The Government is working to put an end to all forms of discrimination, by simplifying and modernising discrimination law through its review of discrimination legislation in Great Britain. This will make it more clearer and more effective, and will produce better outcomes for those who experience disadvantage.
The burden of proof lies on the employer. This means that rather than the employee proving there has been discrimination, the employer has to demonstrate that they have not violated the law.
USEFUL LINKS:
The Equality & Human Rights Commission From 1st October 2007 encompassed the work of the Commission for Racial Equality. It is a publicly funded, non-governmental body and part of its work is to tackle racial discrimination and promote race equality. It provides information and advice to people who have suffered racial discrimination or harassment and promotes policies and practices that will help ensure equal treatment for all.
Read through the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) section for Racial Discrimination information in education, employment, how to use your rights, what the law says and more.
Runnymede Trust - Leading independent think tank on ethnicity and cultural diversity.
Web: www.runnymedetrust.org
Race on the Agenda is an established and innovative social policy think tank devoted to issues that effect London's Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. ROTA is committed to working towards the elimination of discrimination and the promotion of equality of opportunity and best practice.
Web: www.rota.org.uk
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