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01 May 2005

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Third Report on the United Kingdom. European Commission against Racism and Intolerence, June 2005, pp.82. This investigation into racial prejudice in Britain found that: "members of ethnic and religious minority groups continue to experience racism and discrimination. Asylum seekers and refugees are particularly vulnerable to these phenomena, partly as a result of changes in asylum policies and of the tone of the debate around the adoption of such changes. Members of the Muslim communities also experience prejudice and discrimination, especially in connection with the implementation of legislation and policies against terrorism. Continuing high levels of hostility, discrimination and disadvantage of Roma/Gypsies and Travellers are also a cause for concern to ECRI. The media has continued to play an important role in determining the current climate of hostility towards asylum seekers, refugees, Muslims, Roma/Gypsies and Travellers. Although it is in part the result of better reporting and recording techniques, the number of racist incidents is high. The disproportionate impact of criminal justice functions on ethnic minorities has continued to increase."

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