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Summary

Improving Opportunity, Strengthening Society is the first cross-government strategy to increase race equality and community cohesion. Launched in January 2005 it sets out the Government's commitment to create a society in which every individual, whatever their racial or ethnic origin, is able to fulfil their potential through the enjoyment of equal opportunities, rights and responsibilities.

"Improving Opportunity, Strengthening Society: One year on" provides an insight into the work and activities undertaken across Government over the last year to increase race equality and community cohesion. This report outlines the progress towards achieving equality in the key public services; education, the labour market, housing, health and the criminal justice system. It also sets out progress in building community cohesion.

A detailed statistical breakdown called 'Race Equality in Public Services' (REPS) is included in the report. This contains in-depth statistical information about performance with a focus on race inequality using data from published surveys and official statistics provided by Government Departments. Analysis of this data identifies trends and gaps in knowledge.

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