Race Relations Act

The Race Relations Acts are a series of statutes by the United Kingdom parliament to address racial discrimination.

They are:

  • The Race Relations Act 1965
  • The Race Relations Act 1968
  • The Race Relations Act 1976
  • The Race Relations Amendment Act 2000

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