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In the UK, racial equality is enshrined in law. The laws that relate to equality can be found under the heading of the 'Race Relations Act 1976', a summary of which can be accessed through the link below. This Act is currently being updated, so check to make sure you understand the implications of any changes.

The Race Relations Act 1976

The Race Relations Act 1976, as amended in 2000, came into force in May 2002. An explanation of the changes and their implications can be found through the link below.

The Race Relations Act ammended 2002

The Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003 (Statutory Instrument 2003 No. 1660) came into force on 2nd December, 2003. Details of this new anti-discriminatory legislation are available at the link below.

The Employment Equality Regulations 2003

The Commission for Racial Equality have produced a guide for public employees regarding the law and duty of the Race Relations Act.

Guide to the Race Relations Act

The link below provides performance guidelines for health organisations for the duty to promote race equality.

Your Duty to promote Racial Equality

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