Race Equality

Following the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry report, the Government introduced the Race Relations (Amendment) Act in 2000.   This new Act strengthens previous legislation and places new duties on all public authorities.   These new duties are designed to make sure that public authorities promote race equality and that employment and services are fair and accessible for everyone.

Our Race Equality Scheme sets out how we’re meeting our general duties under the Race Relations Amendment Act to:

• eliminate racial discrimination;
• promote equality of opportunity;
• and promote good race relations between different racial groups.

Our updated Race Equality Scheme  (137.50 KB) is available to view.

A summary  (70.02 KB) of the Race Equality Scheme and Diversity Policy is also avalable to view.

Detailed information about race equality in the UK is available at the Commission for Racial Equality.  The website contains information about race relations legislation, media, legal advice and up to date research and publications.

Information about race equality work across the county is avaiable form the Worcestershire Racial Equality Council

For more information contact

Robin Mace
Strategy & Communications
Telephone: 01386 565517 Between 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
Email: robin.mace@wychavon.gov.uk