Equality and Race Relations - Useful Links
Acas Website
Acas aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. We provide up-to-date information, independent advice, high quality training and we work with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.
Commission for Racial Equality
The Commission for Racial Equality was set up under the 1976 Race Relations Act. It receives a grant from the Home Office, but works independently of government.
The CRE has three main duties:
- to work towards the elimination of racial discrimination and promote equality of opportunity
- to encourage good relations between people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds
- to monitor the way the Race Relations Act is working and recommend ways in which it can be improved
The Disability Rights Commission
The Disability Discrimination Act aims to end the discrimination which many disabled people face in their everyday lives.
The Disability Rights Commission works to secure full civil rights for disabled people.
Equal Opportunities Commission
The Equal Opportunities Commission is the leading agency working to eliminate sex discrimination in 21st Century Britain.
The Home Office
The Home Office is commited to building a strong civil society where people of all races and backgrounds are valued, and participate on equal terms.
Useful related links:
- Acas Website
- Commission for Racial Equality
- Direct Gov Website - disability
- Disability Rights Commission
- Home Office
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