UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination publishes Concluding Observations to the UK

Date: 8th October 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

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The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) in its most recent findings has expressed deep concern about ongoing hate crimes, hate speech, and xenophobic incidents in the UK, particularly from far-right groups and public figures.

The Committee highlighted recent violent acts in July and August 2024 targeting ethnic and ethno-religious minorities, migrants, and asylum-seekers, urging the UK to implement comprehensive measures to curb racist rhetoric and hate crimes.

The Committee urged the State party to set up an independent complaint mechanism to investigate allegations of racial profiling, stop-and-search practices, strip searches, and excessive use of force by police. It called for the prosecution and punishment of perpetrators and stressed the need for victims and their families to access effective remedies. Additionally, it recommended taking decisive action to eliminate racial discrimination within policing and the criminal justice system, including its institutional dimension.

• Download the Concluding Observations here