Discrimination
The Human Rights Act 1998 and its impact on Gypsies and Travellers
Historical Background Following the horrors of the Second World War, The European Convention on Human Rights was launched on the 3th of September 1953. The Convention was signed up to by many European nations, including the
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Historical Laws affecting Gypsies and Travellers
A Brief Historical Overview The historical relationship between Gypsies and Travellers and the state in England, dates back to 1530 with the passing of the Egyptians Act. This law was aimed at ridding the country of
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Channel 4’s “Bigger Fatter Gypsier”
October 2012 Update The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) (Wednesday 03/10/2012) announced that Channel 4’s “Bigger Fatter Gypsier’ billboard advertising campaign was irresponsible, endorsed prejudice against Gypsies and Travellers, was guilty of depicting a child in a
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The Sun Apologises
In 2009, the Sun newspaper carried a scurrilous and inaccurate article suggesting that a group of Gypsies had damaged a police helicopter which, it claimed, had been carrying out surveillance of an encampment. Emma Nuttall of
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Gypsies, Travellers and the Media: A Good Practice Guide
From as far back in history as you care to go, the settled public have often viewed Gypsies and Travellers as outsiders, as a community living on the margins of society. Gypsies and Travellers have often
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Roma Rights: An Overview
There are now an estimated 10-12 million Roma living in Europe. Roma make up the largest ethnic minority and evidence has clearly shown that they are more likely to face discrimination and social exclusion than other
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