Frequently asked questions on legal issues relating to race discrimination.
The key legislation covering race discrimination from 1 October 2010 onwards is the Equality Act 2010. This is the most significant overhaul of the legislation...
The relevant provisions of the Equality Act 2010, which came into force on 1 October 2010, set out a number of protected characteristics, split into several categories...
As in all cases of discrimination, the most crucial aspect to remember about race discrimination compensation is that...
Yes, it is unlawful to discriminate on racial grounds where the discrimination arises out of and is closely connected with a relevant relationship such as...
For an explanation of the general types of discrimination claim see our Discrimination FAQs. Examples of the different forms of discrimination in a race discrimination context are...
The burden of proof is the obligation on the employer or employee to establish the allegations in a case to the required degree of certainty. In discrimination claims...
The Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 came into force on 1 October 2007 and created a new offence of incitement to race or religious hatred. While...
Whether an employer can attempt to justify or defend a claim of race discrimination depends upon the precise nature of the claim being brought. It is...
An employer is liable for any acts of unlawful discrimination carried out by its employees during the course of their employment unless...
The Equality Act 2010 replaced numerous pieces of legislation, including the Race Relations Act 1976. However some of the provisions...
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