About us
The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities is supported by the Race Disparity Unit in the Cabinet Office.
The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities will review inequality in the UK, focusing on areas including poverty, education, employment, health and the criminal justice system. The Commission will look at outcomes for the whole population.
The Commission will set out a new, positive agenda for change - balancing the needs of individuals, communities and society, maximising opportunities and ensuring fairness for all. In order to understand why disparities exist, what works and what does not, the Commission will consider detailed quantitative data and qualitative evidence, commissioning new research and inviting submissions where necessary. Its work will improve the quality of data and evidence about the types of barriers faced by people from different backgrounds to help inform actions and drive effective and lasting change.
The Commission is independent, and its Commissioners have been appointed by the Prime Minister.