Equality and Diversity

Race

Introduction

The following legislation, the Race Relations Act of 1976 and the Ammendments of 2000 along with the Race Relations (Amendment) regulations 2003, outlaws racial discrimination (Black, Minority and Ethnic Community, this also covers Gypsies and Travellers).

Public authorities must:

• prevent unlawful discrimination
• promote equality of opportunity (equal opportunities) between people of different racial groups; and
• promote good relations between people of different racial groups.

Discrimination covers four areas:

1. direct discrimination
2. indirect discrimination
3. harrassment
4. victimisation