The UK's greatest area of strength is anti-discrimination law (see box). The UK scores third out of the EU-15, after PT and SE. Along with three other MIPEX countries, the UK attains best practice on both definitions and concepts and fields of application. For example, the law covers three of the grounds that affect migrants - race/ethnicity, religion/belief and, with limited exceptions, nationality. Complainants receive financial assistance, shifts in the burden of proof and protection against victimisation in many fields. They must, however, go through lengthy civil and administrative procedures, where NGOs (specifically, legal entities with a legitimate interest in defending equality) have little role. Furthermore, specialised equality agencies cannot engage in proceedings on behalf of a victim. The state's equality policies include positive action measures on the three grounds, disseminating information and leading dialogue.
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Improvements in antidiscrimination law. Now 5thbest in 28 |
