Policy paper

Caste discrimination legislation timetable

This note sets out the timetable and process for the introduction of caste discrimination legislation, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Government Equalities Office and Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
• Published: 29 July 2013

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

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Caste legislation introduction – programme and timetable

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Details

Government is committed to eliminating caste-based discrimination and harassment in the UK and plans to carry out a full public consultation on the prospective legislation in early 2014.

The consultation will draw on existing reports, as well as the findings of research on caste and caste discrimination which the Equality and Human Rights Commission will carry out shortly.

The Commission’s research is due to last between 3 to 6 months from summer 2013, and will include discussions with people and groups who are interested in caste discrimination.

Published 29 July 2013