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Gypsies and Travellers

We have a duty to promote racial equality but many Gypsies and Travellers still experience discrimination and prejudice.

This is made worse by the national shortage of sites where these groups have a legitimate right to stay. These are known as authorised sites.

Gypsies and Irish Travellers are recognised ethnic groups and are protected from discrimination by law.

Although other travelling groups are not recognised by law they may still be able to receive support from some of our services.