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Justice System: Causes of Racism

Thursday 23 January 2020 · 1 question

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 0 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Kirsten Oswald asked Wendy Morton about the Home Secretary's statement on racism.
  • Wendy Morton stated that the Home Secretary did not say there is no racism.
  • Wendy Morton affirmed the Government's commitment to eliminating discrimination and advancing equality.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Kirsten Oswald SNP West Tyrone
Standards & Ethics
Context

Discussions on tackling over-representation of black and Asian people in criminal justice system.

Question

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?

Answer from Wendy Morton (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women and Equalities)

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.

Answered

Not addressed: 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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