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International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD)

CERD is an international human rights treaty adopted in 1965. The UK ratified (agreed to follow) CERD in 1969. By...

UN treaty

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 35

Government should: (a) Take further action to end all racist bullying and harassment in schools. Make schools collect data on...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 50

Government should: Widely distribute the State Reports and the present recommendations. The Committee recommends that the State party’s reports be...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 49

Government should: In the UK's next State Report, provide detailed information on steps taken to implement in particular the recommendations...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 48

Government should: Within one year of adopting the present recommendations, provide an update to the CERD Committee on progress in...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 47

Government should: Include in the UK's next State Report specific measures taken nationally to implement the Durban Declaration and Programme...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 46

Government should: Consider ratifying the remaining human rights treaties: the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 45

Government should: Fully consult with civil society organisations when preparing the UK's next State Report, and in the follow-up to...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 44

Government should: Make the optional declaration under CERD article 14, recognising the Committee's ability to consider individual complaints. The Committee...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 43

Government should: Provide, in the UK's next State Report, updated and detailed information on the steps being taken to combat...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 41

Government should: Ensure CERD applies in all territories, including the British Indian Ocean Territory. Fully consult with the Chagossians (Îlois)...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 39

Government should: Set a legal time limit for immigration detention. Ensure detention is used only as a last resort, and...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 37

Government should: Consider intersectional discrimination when taking steps to combat racism and sectarianism. Provide information, in the UK's next State...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 33

Government should: Collect disaggregated employment and activity data on people from ethnic minority groups. Take further steps to tackle unemployment,...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 8

Government should: make CERD part of UK and devolved law, and: (a) Ensure caste-based discrimination is banned by immediately bringing...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 31

Government should: Take steps to ensure people belonging to ethnic minorities have full access to quality health care. Take steps...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 29

Government should: Investigate the disproportionate number of black people and people of ethnic minorities within the criminal justice system across...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 27

Government should: Ensure the governments of Northern Ireland and Wales regularly review the impact of stop and search powers on...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 25

Government should: (a) Develop a strategy (in consultation with Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities) to address the challenges they face...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 23

Government should: Adopt a national action plan to combat discrimination against people of African descent, in partnership with communities concerned....

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 21

Government should: Ensure members of ethnic minorities can access fair and effective legal aid across the UK and in all...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 19

Government should: Review the use of existing counter-terrorism measures (in particular the 'prevent duty' under the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 17

Government should: Remove its interpretative declaration on CERD article 4. The Committee also reiterates its recommendation that the State party...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 16

Government should: (a) Investigate all reported racist hate crimes, prosecute perpetrators and provide remedies for victims. (b) Collect disaggregated data...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 14

Government should: Ensure governments across the UK and all overseas territories routinely collect and publish data disaggregated by ethnicity in...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 12

Government should: Ensure any budget cuts or legal changes to the mandates of the UK's national human rights institutions do...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 10

Government should: Consult the public on plans to repeal the Human Rights Act and on the proposal for a new...

UN recommendation

CERD concluding observations 2016, paragraph 51

Government should: Submit the UK's next report to the UN by 6 April 2020. The Committee recommends that the State...

UN recommendation