Racial Equality Strategy
The Strategy was approved by Ministers and published in December 2015, establishing a framework for action by Government departments (and others) to tackle racial inequalities and to open up opportunity for all; eradicate racism and hate crime; and along with the Together: Building a United Community policy, promote good race relations and social cohesion.
Racial Equality Strategy 2015-2025
Four specific outcomes of the Racial Equality Strategy that we want are:
Equality of service provision
- People from a minority ethnic background can access and benefit from all public services equally.
Elimination of prejudice, racism and hate crime
- Effective protection and redress is provided against all manifestations of racism and racist crime and a victim-centred approach is promoted.
Increased participation, representation and belonging
- People from minority ethnic backgrounds participate in and are represented fully in all aspects of life – public, political, economic, social and cultural – and enjoy a shared sense of “belonging”.
Cultural diversity is celebrated
- The rights of people from minority ethnic backgrounds to maintain their culture and traditions in line with human rights norms and to pass them on to subsequent generations are recognised and supported.
The current strategy and associated documents can be accessed via the link below:
Independent review of progress on the implementation of the Racial Equality Strategy 2015-2025
In 2023, the Executive Office (TEO) committed to commission an independent review of progress on the implementation of the Racial Equality Strategy 2015-2025. This was an opportunity to review, record, report and communicate progress against the actions of the Strategy and the arrangements for their delivery.
Strategic Approach to Racial Equality Post-2025
While it remained a key priority to continue to deliver on the commitments in the Racial Equality Strategy, it was felt important that post-2025, there was a clear mechanism and overarching Framework for achieving racial equality in our society that would go beyond the standard approaches tried before.
Focusing on and exploring the principles of the public health approach utilised by various Executive strategies, we have developed a Framework for Race Relations which aims to tackle complex issues that sustain racial disparities. This new Framework builds upon the foundation laid by the 2015–2025 Strategy and introduces four key outcomes that will guide future efforts:
- Elimination of Racial Inequality
- Combatting Racism and Race Hate Crime
- Equality of Service Provision
- Community Cohesion
These outcomes reflect the evolving priorities and challenges identified through engagement and research. They provide a strategic focus for interventions and monitoring, ensuring that the vision of a fair and inclusive society is realised and everyone’s rights are upheld. To support the achievement of outcomes, targeted interventions have been identified with priorities for the first two years of implementation set out in an accompanying Delivery Plan.
Engagement with both the minority ethnic sector and wider society ensures that this Framework is underpinned by a mutual commitment to partnership working.
To date this has included:
• Racial Equality Subgroup Visioning Day
• Travellers Thematic Group Workshop
• Roma Thematic Group Workshop
• TEO’s Public Call for Views on Racial Equality
• The Independent Review of the Racial Equality Strategy 2015-2025
• The Race Relations Order Review consultation
• Refugee Integration Strategy consultation
• Continuous engagement with sectoral and statutory groups
Consultation on the Framework for Race Relations
As we continue engagement and agile development, we now wish to consult on the draft Framework for Race Relations. We want to hear from individuals and organisations across the whole of society and invite you to tell us your views. We welcome feedback on identifying preventative and effective interventions to tackle inequalities and create a more prosperous society for all.
Further details can be found on our Consultation page.