Justice System Causes of Racism
2020-01-23
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Discussions on tackling over-representation of black and Asian people in criminal justice system.
In light of the Home Secretary's statement about there being no racism, does Wendy Morton agree with it? If not, will she condemn those denying racism and inequality?
That is not my understanding of what the Home Secretary said, but let me be absolutely clear that this Government have regard to eliminating discrimination and advancing equality of opportunity in all our work. This approach informs regular engagement between Cabinet Ministers in relation to the justice system.
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Wendy Morton did not directly agree or disagree with the Home Secretary's statement but emphasized the government's commitment to eliminating discrimination and advancing equality.
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