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.
Fairer for all? The negative and disproportionate impact of Universal Credit on Gypsy and Traveller communities
A briefing paper published in May 2018 by Friends, Families and Travellers on the impact of Universal Credit on Gypsy and Traveller communities.
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Improving the outcomes for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils: final report
This report looks at the educational attainment of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils in England and the areas where there is potential to improve outcomes.
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Educational Equality for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Children and Young People in the UK
This article from the Equal Rights Trust looks at the educational outcomes of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in the UK and observes areas to advance educational equality.
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Sinti & Roma Exhibition
This website shares some tragic stories of the Roma and Sinti genocide during World War II through the eyes of six children.
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Experience of multiple disadvantage among Roma, Gypsy and Traveller children in England and Wales
Using data from the 2011 Census of England and Wales, the authors of this report make the case for utilising data which is currently available to design better policies to address Roma, Gypsy and Traveller integration and child poverty,
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House of Commons Briefing Paper on Gypsies and Travellers 2018
A link to a House of Commons briefing paper providing an overview of key issues and policies relating to Gypsy and Traveller communities in England.
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Joint Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance
A joint submission by Friends, Families and Travellers and the National Federation of Gypsy Liaison Groups in anticipation of a country visit by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.
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Hate Crime directed at Gypsies, Roma and Travellers – A checklist for advice and charging lawyers
A document produced by the CPS for advice and charging lawyers on dealing with hate crime against Gypsies, Roma and Travellers.
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Joint report to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review of the United Kingdom 2017
This is a joint report produced by FFT and a number of other organisations addressing the response of the UK Govenment to the findings and recommendations of the 2012 United Nations Universal Periodic Review of the UK.
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The Gypsy Holocaust: Forgotten Victims
An information booklet about the history of the Holocaust as experienced by Gypsy people.
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Social Work with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Children
A Good Practice Guide for Social Workers to understand Gypsy, Roma and Traveller cultures and traditions to develop culturally competent practice when working with GRT families.
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Civil Society Monitoring on the Implementation of the National Roma Integration Strategy in The United Kingdom in 2012 and 2013
The Coalition government implemented multiple policies which ran counter to the aims and objectives of the EU Framework for National Gypsy, Traveller and Roma Integration Strategies. This report looks at the factors which have continued to contribute to social exclusion and the marginalisation of Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities in the U.K.
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Roads to Success – Economic and Social Inclusion for Gypsies and Travellers
Addressing the lack of knowledge on the socio-economic experience of Gypsy and Traveller Communities, this report looks at issues such as education, accommodation, and engagement with dominant society.
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Hearing the Voice of Gypsies and Travellers: The History, Development and Challenges of Gypsy and Traveller tenants and Residents’ Associations
An overview of the origins and development of tenants and residents’ associations amongst Gypsies and Travellers.
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Negotiated Stopping & ABCD
An evaluation of the ‘Negotiated Stopping’ approach to site shortfalls in Leeds which considers the benefits for both settled and travelling communities.
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