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Sorry. Would be really interested in how other countries approach discrimination legistlation, campaigning and advocacy at a national level...
This is the CRE's mission statement:
"The Commission for Racial Equality is a publicly funded, non-governmental body set up under the Race Relations Act 1976 to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality.
It works in both the public and private sectors to encourage fair treatment and to promote equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their race, colour, nationality, or national or ethnic origin.
It provides information and advice to people who think they have suffered racial discrimination or harassment.
It works with public bodies, businesses, and organisations from all sectors to promote policies and practices that will help to ensure equal treatment for all.
It runs campaigns to raise awareness of race issues, and encourage organisations and individuals to play their part in creating a just society.
It makes sure that all new laws take full account of the Race Relations Act and the protection it gives against discrimination"
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"non-governmental" - have to admit I'm not quite sure what this means
as selection of the new chief (the old one has just resigned after getting pissed and punching someone. oops) is made by the Home Office, vetted by an independent assessor, but final approval lies with the Prime Minister.
The commission has in recent years been criticised for being overly bureaucratic and out of touch with grass roots groups. AFter race-related riots in the UK last year, many people criticised it for not being involved enough in investigating what could be done. There seems to be quite a lot of confusion as to whether it's a campaigning organisation, an advisory body for institutions or for citizens
how do people think racial or other discriminations should be tackled by governments? does affirmative action work? |
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