the race relations act 1976 Flashcards
1
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what does the act describe
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the act describes discrimination as treating a person less favourable due to their race, colour, ethnicity and national origins
2
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employment and training
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- there are expectations when you are only allowed 1 race/ethnic employed
this includes training, opportunities, promotion, hours of work
3
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goods, facilities ad services
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including people serving in public office or in committees.
the magistrates of the police cannot discriminate on the basis race
4
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example of direct racial discrimination
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a hiring manager who decides to not hire a qualified candidate just because of their race
5
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examples of indirect racial discrimination
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workplace dress code=
- a company enforces strict dress code
- prohibit employees from wearing head coverings