The Race Relations Act (RRA) 1976

The RRA covers discrimination before, during and following employment on the following grounds:

  • Race;
  • Colour;
  • Nationality;
  • Ethnic origin (groups with a long shared history and culture including Romany gypsies, Sikhs, Jews);
  • National origin. This is determined by the nationality of a person’s parents.

The burden of proof is on employers to show that no discrimination has taken place when a case is brought against them on the grounds of race or ethnic or national origin.