Black commumity in UK protests assault on black teenager… here’s what UK law says about racism
The United Kingdom’s black community announced their plans for a peaceful protest following the assault of a black schoolboy by a white teenager.
The President of Nigerians in the UK, Benjamin Kuti, also known as Oluomo of Derby, shared on social media that the protest would commence the next day, starting from the town center and heading towards St. John Henry Newman Catholic School where the incident occurred.
Cumbria Police confirmed the arrest of the white teenage boy involved in the assault captured in a viral video. The police urged the public not to share the video further to avoid hindering legal proceedings.
Kuti wrote, “The black community in Carlisle is having a peaceful walk in the town centre and towards the school tomorrow at 08:30 am.
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“The police have given us clearance in case we have BAME willing to join the peaceful walk.”
In the UK, several laws address racism and racial abuse, including:
The Equality Act 2010: This legislation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and victimization on the basis of race, ethnicity, or nationality in various aspects of public life, including employment, education, and provision of goods and services.
Public Order Act 1986: This act makes it an offense to use threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behavior with the intention to stir up racial hatred. It also criminalizes distributing racially inflammatory material.
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994: This act strengthens provisions against racially aggravated offenses, allowing for harsher penalties for crimes committed with racial motivation.
Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006: This act extends the provisions of the Public Order Act to include stirring up religious hatred as well as racial hatred.
The Malicious Communications Act 1988 and Communications Act 2003: These laws cover electronic communications and make it illegal to send racist or discriminatory messages through electronic means such as social media or emails.
Overall, these laws aim to combat racial discrimination and promote equality by penalizing racially motivated behavior and providing remedies for victims of racism and racial abuse.
