St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Unit The nature of the UK as a multi- ethnic society, including the problems of discrimination and racism

St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department The U.K. has been multi-ethnic for thousands of years. West Indies, Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe People from the West Indies, Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe have come here because: economic migrants 1.they were willing to do low paid jobs others wouldn't do and want a higher standard of living (economic migrants) asylum seekers 2.they have been fleeing persecution (asylum seekers)

St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Over two-thirds of independently- owned local shops belong to people from ethnic minorities. About 23% of Britain's doctors were born overseas.

St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Rio Ferdinand, Christine Ohurugu, Amir Khan and Lewis Hamilton rank among Britain's best sports stars. Curries and Chinese takeaways are as popular as fish and chips.

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Stephen, 18 year old, black student Stabbed by 5 white youths Police did not investigate it properly Police were found to be "institutionally racist" Still no-one has been brought to justice

St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department Unit Government action to promote community cohesion in the UK, including legislation on equal rights for ethnic minorities and religions

St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department 1976 Race Relations Act Legislation 1

St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department 2001 Race Relations Amendment Act Legislation 2

St. Cuthbert’s R.E. Department 2007 Equality and Human Rights Commission set up Legislation 3

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