Definition of Racial Group
‘Racial Group’ is a group of persons defined by reference to race, colour (including
citizenship) or ethnic or national origin.
The definition of ‘racial group’ includes a number of sub-categories, covering
a wide-range of people.
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Racial Group & Sub-Categories
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Examples
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Colour
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Black, White
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Nationality
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German, Greek
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Ethnic Origin
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Indian, Gypsy
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National Origins
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Scottish, Welsh, Irish, English
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Source: Race Relations Act 1976 (section 3)
Part III of the Public Order Act 1986 (section 17).
Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (section 28(4)
Some groups fall within both categories, e.g. Chinese as an ethnic origin and nationality.
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