The Alliance for Police Accountability (APA) will bring together leading voices from across policing, academia, civil society and community action for a major public event on racism, sexism, institutional harm and accountability in …
ARE launches Cohort 2 of the UPLIFT Programme
Action for Race Equality (ARE) is proud to announce the launch of the second year of the UPLIFT Programme, a 12-month initiative designed to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of Black, Asian, and Mixed Heritage-led …
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Racial Disparities Persist in Strip Searches and Use of Force Against Children
New research from the Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, reveals that while strip searches of children are falling overall, Black children remain disproportionately overrepresented and face worse outcomes in other police tactics, …
ARE statement on Golders Green terror attack
Following a knife attack in Golders Green on two Jewish men, Action for Race Equality is saddened and horrified by the news. Action for Race Equality are horrified and saddened by the violent attack that took place yesterday in …
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ARE statement on the Government’s ethnicity and disability pay gap consultation
Following the Government's recent announcement, ARE are looking forward to the legislation now going through Parliament The Government recently published its response to their ethnicity and disability pay gap consultation. ARE welcomes the …
Remembering Bob Clarke (1949-2026)
ARE reflects on the legacy of the Founder and First Chair of Black Training and Enterprise Group (now ARE) following his death last week. I was saddened to hear about Bob Clarke's passing last week. I had the pleasure of first meeting Bob in 1992 …
New scorecard sets out five urgent priorities for the Windrush Commissioner
Action for Race Equality has published the Windrush Commissioners’ Scorecard, setting out five priority interventions Reverend Clive Foster MBE, the Windrush Commissioner, should focus on in 2026 to deliver justice for people affected by the Home …
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Action for Race Equality unveils new campaign film ‘Roots’
A powerful new campaign film has called on the public to abolish the structures which prop up racial inequality. Roots offers a window into over 35 years of multicultural Britain, highlighting Action for Race Equality’s (ARE) role in challenging …
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Ten Years On: What has changed since The Young Review?
In January 2026, Action for Race Equality, in partnership with Clinks, convened policymakers, practitioners, and community organisations at the Houses of Lords to reflect on progress ten years after The Young Review and to ask why outcomes for Black, …
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Met Police’s review of vetting and hiring practices highlights serious failings.
Jeremy Crook OBE, Action for Race Equality's Chief Executive, comments on yesterday's report released by the Metropolitan Police. "Yesterday the Metropolitan Police published its ‘Historic Vetting and Hiring Practices Review Final …
ARE statement on the Bondi Beach attack
Action for Race Equality are saddened by the attack that took place over the weekend at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, near Sydney, Australia. Carrying out an attack of this kind against the Jewish community at an event marking …
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What ‘Really’ Works for Black and Asian-led Organisations?
On 5 December 2024, four national infrastructure organisations, Action for Race Equality (ARE), The Ubele Initiative, Voice4Change England, and Olmec, came together to host the National Capacity Building Conference, which looked to tackle an …
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Challenging the Accepted View: A Remembrance Day reflection
In this Remembrance Day blog, our Head of PR and Communications Cornelius Alexander reflects on the overlooked contributions of Black and Brown Commonwealth soldiers in the World Wars, urging a more honest remembrance that recognises their shared …
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Standing Firm Beyond October: Reflecting on Black History Month 2025
Every October, Black History Month offers a vital space to reflect, reconnect and reimagine the stories that define Black roots. For us, it's not only a moment to celebrate the achievements of Black Britons past and present, as well as the wider …
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Police Disclosure of Suspect Ethnicity and Nationality
Earlier this year, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and College of Policing announced new interim guidance to police forces on publishing ethnicity in high profile cases. Action for Race Equality hosted a Policy Action Forum and heard from …
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