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Race Relations Act 1976 An Act to make fresh provision with respect to discrimination on racial grounds and relations between people of different racial groups; and to make in the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 amendments for bringing provisions in that Act relating to its administration and enforcement into conformity with the corresponding provisions in this Act.

Note: Act as originally enacted on Home Office website. Acts are often amended subsequent to original enactment.

Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 An Act to extend further the application of the Race Relations Act 1976 to the police and other public authorities; to amend the exemption under that Act for acts done for the purpose of safeguarding national security; and for connected purposes. Note: Act as originally enacted on OPSI website. Acts are often amended subsequent to original enactment.

Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 These Regulations implement into UK law parts of the EC Race Directive and make significant enhancements to existing UK law in the area.

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