We are aware of the unlawful discrimination faced by the Black, Asian, Polish, Portugese and other ethnic minorities including refugees, asylum seekers, and travellers in the Ocean area. This results in racial discrimination, disadvantage, hatred and harassment. We know that racism can be shown in subtle ways by means of processes, attitudes and behaviour which amount to discrimination through unwitting prejudice, ignorance, thoughtlessness and racist stereotyping which disadvantages minority ethnic people.
We are committed to working with all communities to eliminate racism in our structures and cultures as well as changing behaviours and attitudes. We will work to make sure that our structures, procedures and practices do not discriminate either directly or indirectly on racial grounds. We will progress the Race Relations Amendment Act and Race Equality Scheme.
Race Relations Act 1976
This law makes it unlawful to treat a person less favourably than others on racial grounds. It covers race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), nationality and ethnic origin. It protects people from race discrimination in the fields of employment, education, training, housing and providing goods, facilities and services.
The Race Relations Amendment Act 2000
This places a general duty on organisations to take steps to promote race equality and good race relations. This means that we have to work to eliminate unlawful race discrimination; promote equality of opportunity and promote good race relations between people of different racial groups.
