PC Singh awarded compensation
01 January 1991
PC Singh awarded compensation
artdoc July=1991
Former Nottinghamshire police officer Surinder Singh has
been awarded a record ¼20,000 compensation from the
Nottinghamshire police force for racial discrimination. Two
of PC Singh's colleagues who were also discriminated against
will receive ¼5,000 each. The Council for Racial Equality
which represented Singh in his case will receive ¼5,000 for
costs. Singh will be transferred to the CID `at the earliest
opportunity.' (Sun 29.1.91; Guardian 29.1.91; Financial
Times 29.1.91)
IRR Police-Media Bulletin no 67. Institute of Race
Relations, 2-6 Leeke Street, London WC1X 9HS