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Code of practice on racial equality in housing - UK

Introduction

A statutory code of practice for racial equality which covers all areas of housing in England.

Description

The code of practice looks at the legal context, and explains the implications of the Race Relations Act 1976 and other relevant laws and instruments for the functions of all housing organisations, and for all housing tenures. It makes recommendations on good practice in ten key areas of housing:

governance and the role of governing bodies
new and improved housing
sales and lettings
mortgage lending and insurance
homelessness and housing advice
neighbourhood regeneration and integration
tenancy and housing management
racial harassment and anti-social behaviour
contractors and procurement
the involvement of residents and tenants.

The main outcomes which housing organisations can expect to see by following the code's recommendations are listed. Advice on training, monitoring and race equality impact assessment is given. Exceptions to the general prohibition of racial discrimination and harassment under the Race Relations Act are listed.

Contact info

Commission for Racial Equality
Phone: +44 20 7939 0000
info@cre.gov.uk

Publication date

01/10/2006

Links

Commission for Racial Equality

Statutory code of practice on racial equality in housing: England (PDF, Eng, 209 KB)

Document type

policy

Themes

Urban Policy > Housing

Keywords

Housing policy