Policy & Publications
This section will help you to search for policy, publications and information on issues affecting Gypsies and Travellers. Use the filter on the left hand side to refine your search.
The last acceptable form of racism? The pervasive discrimination and prejudice experienced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
A Traveller Movement report explores the findings of an online survey asking 214 Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people about their experience of prejudice and discrimination in healthcare, education, employment and other services.
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After the Lammy Review blog 2: Gypsies, Roma and Irish Travellers in the justice system
Kate Green MP blogs for Clinks following the release of the Lammy Review in 2017, highlighting the new insights it provides on the experience of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers in the criminal justice system.
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The Lammy Review: An independent review into the treatment of, and outcomes for, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals in the Criminal Justice System
David Lammy MP, conducted extensive research into the treatment of, and outcomes for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals in the criminal justice system and made policy recommendations to address inequalities.
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Submission to the Committee for the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
This is a joint report from 5 organisations working with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities to the Committee for the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to help inform the list of issues the Committee requests the UK Government addresses.
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Non-Jewish victims of Nazi persecution and murder – using national research to inform your classroom practice
UCL Centre for Holocaust Education research identified that students had a a significant gap in knowledge regarding non-Jewish victims of Nazi persecution. This research explores the gaps and provides materials for teaching.
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Friends Families and Travellers: Vision for Change 2019-22
Our Vision for Change sets out how we aim to achieve our goal of ending racism, discrimination and the inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
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Friends, Families and Travellers Annual Report 2018-2019
Read this report for an overview of FFT’s achievements between 2018-19 providing advice and legal support to Gypsies, Roma and Travellers and developing evidence-based research to build campaigns raising the public awareness of the inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
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Why are so many Roma young people excluded from school?
Following the Timpson review, Roma Support Group write for coram-i to explore the high rates of exclusion among Roma pupils in English school and recommend good practice.
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Fulfilling their potential? Exclusion of Roma pupils in the English educational system: A briefing paper
Using local and national data and experience from providing advocacy support, Roma Support Group explore the high exclusion rates and of Roma pupils from schools in England.
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Good practice briefing: Gypsies and Travellers
Homelessness charity, Shelter, provides an overview of the issues faced by Gypsy and Traveller communities in accessing housing and services.
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Migrant Roma in the United Kingdom: Populations size and experiences of local authorities and partners
University of Salford researchers produced this report to build a greater awareness about Roma communities in the UK and to identify the areas where local authorities and Roma communities may need support building positive outcomes.
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Discrimination facing Gypsies, Roma and Travellers in the UK today: A Discrimination Law Briefing paper
Briefing written by Marc Willers QC and Tim Baldwin on the discrimination faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in the UK today. Reflecting on Women and Equalities Committee Report (2019) and recent case law.
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Experiences of Gypsies and Travellers in primary care: GP surgeries
As part of our work on the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance, we interviewed forty members of Gypsy and Traveller communities on their experience with registering at GPs, making appointments and perceptions of how well medical concepts are explained.
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Friends, Families and Travellers Newsletter: June 2019
June Newsletter: FFT shortlisted for RSPH Award, government strategy news, lunch with the Queen and much more…
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Friends, Families and Travellers Newsletter: May 2019
May Newsletter: Mental Health of Young People, Timpson Review, Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month and much more…
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