Entries by ddu-admin

The TUC’s unduly pessimistic view of race relations at work

/in /by

In April, the TUC commissioned polling which, they claimed, proved ‘shocking increase in racism at work’. But following the tragic murder of Henry Nowak, it is urgent that we treat disparities with proper critical scrutiny, to see if the inferred claim of racism is, in fact, true. Richard Norrie provides just such a thorough analysis of the TUC commissioned polling and concludes the picture is nowhere near as definitive or clear as presented.

Alka Sehgal Cuthbert on renting and discrimination

/in , /by

In May, Alka Sehgal Cuthbert spoke on BBC Radio 4’s AntiSocial programme on the topic of renting and discrimination. In the course of the conversation, it becomes clear that the Equality Act is often more about justifying discrimination than prohibiting it! You can listen here: AntiSocial with Adam Fleming, 1 May 2026

An open letter on the UK government’s proposed definition of ‘Islamophobia’

/in , /by

Organisations, including DDU, from across the moral, political and ideological spectrum, including faith groups and secular organisations, have written to express serious concern about the UK Government’s ongoing efforts to adopt a non-statutory definition of ‘Islamophobia’. At a time of rising tensions, deepening mistrust, and urgent social challenges, this move risks fuelling division rather than fostering social cohesion.

Response to Bar Standards Board proposal to amend Core Duty 8

/in /by

Recently, the Barrister Standards Board (BSB) published proposals to change one of its core duties pertaining to equality. The proposed change to Core Duty 8 is to replace a duty to not discriminate unlawfully (a negative duty) to ‘You must act in a way that advances equality, diversity and inclusion.’ We asked a barrister to comment on the proposal and its implications.