Communities and Local Government
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- Communities and neighbourhoods
- Race, cohesion and faith
- Race and ethnicity
- Racial discrimination
Racial discrimination
How the law protects you from racial discrimination
The Race Relations Act 1976 forms the legal foundation of protection from racial discrimination in the fields of employment, education, training, housing and the provision of goods, facilities and services.
Under this law, 'racial discrimination' means treating a person less favourably than others on racial grounds - meaning race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins.
This law protects you against people's actions, not their opinions or beliefs.
Detailed enquiries regarding discrimination law on grounds of race, religion or belief, age, gender, sexual orientation and disability should be addressed to the Government Equalities Office (external link).
What to do if you've been discriminated against
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (external link) and Citizen's Advice Bureau (external link) can provide advice to individuals on lodging a formal complaint. If you suspect you've been a victim of discrimination you should contact one of these organisations immediately as time limits apply to bringing a case.
