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EHRC launches new legal support scheme tackling racial discrimination

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Published on: 23 November 2021

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LNB News 23/11/2021

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Issue Date: 23 November 2021

Published Date: 23 November 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched a new legal fund to tackle racial discrimination. Funding will be available for legal practitioners seeking advice when dealing with complaints of race discrimination, harassment, and victimisation. Legal professionals might also be able to seek funding for legal proceedings. The ‘Race Legal Support Fund’ will open for at least two years and will be allocated up to £250,000 for the first year.

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