Despite progress in tackling racism in present day, Race Equality Week aims to address current issues and encourage improvement in equality, diversity and inclusion across all organisations.
What is considered race discrimination?
Section 9 of the Equality Act 2010 defines race as: colour, nationality, or ethnic/national origin.
Racial discrimination can occur in any setting when an individual is treated unfairly or less favourably because of their race. This could be in an education setting, in the context of the provision of services provider (including the letting of premises) or in employment.
Discrimination on the grounds of race can occur as a result of direct actions of individuals, the application of policies in place, victimisation following a complaint of discrimination or harassment, whereby individuals are subjected to unwanted conduct such as insults or stereotyping as a result of their race.
If you feel that you have been harassed or discriminated against as a result of your race, or any of the further protected characteristics outlined in the Equality Act 2010, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Stephensons is one of the few firms in the country that has a dedicated discrimination law team that assist both claimants and defendants/respondents in bringing and defending discrimination claims in both the employment tribunal and County Court.
You can contact our specialist team for further advice on 0161 696 6170.
Blog author: Eloise Stirrup
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