U.K. Is Not Structurally Racist, Report Ordered by Johnson Says
- Premier commisssioned study after Black Lives Matter protests
- But report says ‘overt’ racism does exist, particularly online
Pedestrians cross a road in the Brixton district of London.
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The U.K. is not a “post-racial” society but issues around race and racism are becoming less important as opportunities improve, a report commissioned by the government after the Black Lives Matter protests found.
When the death of George Floyd last year prompted riots in the U.S., mirror protests took place around the U.K. against perceived police racism and the poorer life chances for ethnic minorities. The report by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities rejects the idea the U.K. is structurally racist.