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Brussels considers EU equality law change to tackle racism

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Exclusive: Draft EU action plan proposes to investigate whether race equality directive has gapsBrussels will consider upgrading the EU’s race equality law as it sets out a sweeping plan to tackle discrimination against people from a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background.A draft EU action plan against racism, seen by the Guardian, proposes to investigate whether the 2000 race equality directive has gaps, particularly on policing and law enforcement. Continue reading...

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