Neville Lawrence: black people still second-class citizens in Britain – The Guardian
‘Father of Stephen Lawrence says police’s promises to change have not been met.’
The Guardian, 9th June 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Category: race discrimination
‘A black man’s life is not valued’: attack on year-long delay of UK police death inquiry – The Guardian
‘An official review into the death of a black man who was punched repeatedly by police, beaten with a baton and Tasered has been delayed for the last year because investigators have yet to obtain a transcript of the inquest.’
The Guardian, 6th June 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Anti-racism Protests: What Are Your Rights Amid The Pandemic? – Each Other
‘Anti-racism protests are taking place across the UK to demand justice following the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man killed in US police custody.’
Each Other, 5th June 2020
Source: eachother.org.uk
Compensation Fund cuts would be “devastating” – Legal Futures
‘Cutting the maximum size of Compensation Fund awards from £2m to £500,000 could have a “devastating” impact on “unlucky claimants”, the Law Society has warned.’
Legal Futures, 4th June 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
UK equality watchdog to launch inquiry into entrenched racism – The Guardian
‘The UK’s equality watchdog is launching an inquiry into “long-standing, structural race inequality”, which has been thrown into stark relief by the coronavirus pandemic.’
The Guardian, 5th June 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Equal Pay Act: Why Are Women And Minorities Still Paid Unfairly 50 Years On? – Each Other
‘“Whether it’s being denied flexible working and having to work fewer hours as a result, or finding out you’re paid £3,000 less than a white man with the same job title and fewer responsibilities; it’s always crushing being treated worse than your peers.”
Those are the words of Sophia Moreau, who has experienced unequal pay repeatedly throughout her late teens and early 20s. The journalist and campaigner said that she has come to a “sad realisation” that, as a black woman, she cannot expect fair treatment.’
Each Other, 29th May 2020
Source: eachother.org.uk
Making defendants state nationality is ‘racialising’ UK courts – report – The Guardian
‘The impartiality of the criminal justice system is being undermined by the requirement that defendants declare their nationality at the start of proceedings, a report into the legislation has said.’
The Guardian, 18th May 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Police urged to justify use of stun guns against black men – The Guardian
‘The Metropolitan police and the Greater Manchester force have been urged to make clear whether or not the use of stun guns against black men by officers this week was proportionate and reasonable.’
The Guardian, 10th May 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Right to rent rule ‘justified’ finds UK appeal court – The Guardian
‘The government has won an appeal over its controversial right to rent scheme, which was last year ruled by the high court to be racially discriminatory.’
The Guardian, 21st April 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Met to review role of school police officers after legal challenge – The Guardian
‘The Metropolitan police are to review the role of officers in schools after a legal challenge raised concerns that they could have a disproportionately negative effect on pupils from black and minority ethnic groups.’
The Guardian, 20th April 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Use of Artificial Intelligence by the Judiciary in the Face of COVID-19 – Oxford Human Rights Hub
‘As one of the measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, courts in major parts of the world are delaying trials and temporarily closing doors. While the move is reasonable in the face of the pandemic, the process could leave some cases in limbo for weeks, if not months. In the criminal context, this could be a huge barrier to access to justice for victims and in securing the rights of the accused. The Chief Justices of various judicial systems have issued guidance to trial courts seeking emergency orders to adjust or suspend court operations in light of the pandemic. In addition to these measures, new AI-based systems may prove helpful during these times and should, where available, be used to secure access to justice.’
Oxford Human Rights Hub, 9th April 2020
Source: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk
Met to face judicial review over role of school police officers – The Guardian
‘A London family has launched legal action over the role of police officers in schools, amid concerns that their presence could have disproportionately negative consequences for black and minority ethnic groups.’
The Guardian, 30th March 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Equality watchdog demands suspension of use of automated facial recognition and predictive algorithms in policing – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called for the suspension of the use of automated facial recognition (AFR) and predictive algorithms in policing in England and Wales, “until their impact has been independently scrutinised and laws are improved”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th March 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
DWP ordered to pay former trainee £400k over racism and ageism – The Guardian
‘A woman is to receive nearly £400,000 from the Department for Work and Pensions after a judge ruled that her colleagues there had deliberately created a “hostile environment” of racism and ageism that forced her out of work.’
The Guardian, 25th February 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Cardiff woman wins £400k in DWP race discrimination row – BBC News
‘The Department for Work and Pensions has been ordered to pay out nearly £400,000 after a Cardiff woman won her claim for race and age discrimination.’
BBC News, 25th February 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAME Workers’ Legal Bid Over ‘Inferior’ Pay And Terms Could Affect Millions – Each Other
‘A “landmark” legal case could determine whether the use of outsourcing firms to employ black and minority ethnic (BAME) workers on “inferior” pay and conditions is discriminatory.’
Each Other, 21st February 2020
Source: eachother.org.uk
Rules urgently needed to oversee police use of data and AI – report – The Guardian
‘National guidance is urgently needed to oversee the police’s use of data-driven technology amid concerns that it could lead to discrimination, a report has said.’
The Guardian, 23rd February 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Strike Out: seriousness of default and possibility of a fair trial require careful consideration – 3PB
‘The Claimant (herein after referred to as “C”) was employed by the Respondent (herein after referred to as “R”) as a caseworker from 4 August 2016 until her dismissal on 8 December 2016, with the grounds for dismissing her being ones of conduct and performance during her probationary period.’
3PB, 7th February 2020
Source: www.3pb.co.uk
‘Casual sexism is still prevalent’: how close is the law to gender equality? – The Guardian
‘Almost 100 years ago, Dr Ivy Williams joined the Inner Temple as a law student. In 1922, three years after the Sex Disqualification Removal Act, she became the first woman to be called to the bar in this country. Most people have never heard of her. Although she never entered private practice, she taught law for 25 years and gave free legal advice to those who couldn’t afford it. A tireless activist and campaigner, her example paved an important road.’
The Guardian, 4th February 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
