DDU believe the government can do more to prevent race based indoctrination in schools.
NEW – DDU Case Study Exposes Brighton’s Racial Literacy 101 Training
DDU’s full account of the failures of democratic policy making that enabled Brighton and Hove City Council to introduce racially divisive teacher training.
Why Deptford Town Hall Matters, by David J Critchley
Deptford Town Hall was built in 1905 for the Borough of Deptford, in south London. The façade is adorned with sculpture with a naval theme by Henry Poole (1873-1928). Following the merger of Deptford and Lewisham Boroughs, the building was sold to Goldsmiths’ College in 2000. A student group, Goldsmiths Anti-Racist Action, is now demanding […]
For Equality, Against the Race Equality Charter – Don’t Divide Us Responds To Advance HE’s Race Equality Charter
DDU Academics are a group of academics working in the university sector, aligned with the Don’t Divide Us campaign. We believe that the Race Equality Charter is more likely to promote division than the worthy aim of equality on campus. Also, by endorsing particular, contested views, it will limit discussion of a range of important issues relating to race and racism.
DDU’s Open Letter to the FA on Taking the Knee
Dear Mark Bullingham, In your recent message to England supporters, you said: ‘Major tournaments don’t come around often, and when they do it’s an opportunity to unite friends, family and the country.’ We couldn’t agree more! However, the decision to encourage players to ‘take the knee’ and then to denigrate fans who oppose the gesture, […]
Letter from the Prime Minister
DDU are delighted to have received a letter from the Prime Minister acknowledging our work in relation to the CRED Report. As ever, it’s a collective effort so thanks to all involved in producing the open letter, the response and the public meeting!
DDU Open Letter to UK Government about CRED Report
DDU’s Letter to Kemi Badenoch on CRED Report: Education
Read DDU’s response to the recommendations on education in the CRED Report.
DDU Letter to Minister for Policing Regarding Recording of Non-Criminal Hate Incidents
We argue that the introduction of subjective criteria, combined with existing practical problems, exacerbates the likelihood of negative consequences of hate crime legislation.
DDU Submission on Freedom of Expression
Does hate speech law need to be updated or clarified? How has the situation changed in universities in the two years since the Committee’s report on the issue? Does everyone have equal protection of their right to freedom of expression?