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Information about race discrimination and how and where it may affect you. Includes information on rights that protect you against racial discrimination and prejudice.
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Dealing with discrimination at work – how to use the grievance procedure
We show you how to use your work's grievance procedures to deal with problems at work because you are being discriminated against. It can also be used to help you to deal with other sorts of complaints.
Is that fair?
Discrimination is completely unfair. And with the new Equality Act you have new rights to protect you from it! Our guide explains how to recognise when you are being discriminated against.
Taking action about race discrimination
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_rights/civil_right...
Explains when race discrimination is and isn't unlawful and lists organisations which can help.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Race equality
www.equalityhumanrights.com/about-us/vision-and-miss...
It is unlawful for a person to discriminate on racial grounds against another person. The law defines racial grounds as including race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins. Links to useful information across the Equality and Human Rights Commission's website.
Equality and Human Rights Commission www.equalityhumanrights.com/
New arrivals - challenging discrimination in housing
www.housing-rights.info/02_2_3_Discrimination.html
If you have been refused housing by a council or housing association but believe that you should not have been, you may have been discriminated against. Information for new arrivals to the UK.
Housing Rights Information www.housing-rights.info/index.html
Racism and Discrimination - rights of gypsies and travellers
www.yourrights.org.uk/yourrights/rights-of-gypsies-a...
Explains how the law protects Gypsies and Travellers from racism and discrimination.
Are you a victim of racial harassment? (PDF)
languages.refugeecouncil.org.uk/pdf/English/Racial_h...
Some people may be attacked or insulted because of their racial or ethnic origin. Provides information about what steps people should take if these incidents happen to them.
Refugee Council www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
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