In CYPE Club Action Two, we invited Ms Nina Giles to talk about how to protect yourself from racial discrimination. Nina Giles is a former Equal Racial Council member advisor, and now a co-ordinator of EYSIP (Edinburgh Youth Social Inclusion Partnership). She has enormous experiences on the subject. As a British Chinese, she also has deep understanding of the difficulties we are facing.

Nina Giles talked about two important legislations that are related to racial discrimination, Race Relation Act 1976 and Race Relation (Amendment) Act 2000, emphasising on two concepts introduced in Race Relation (Amendment) Act 2000, General Duty and Specific Duty of the employers.

Having worked for Racial Equality Council for five years, Nina Giles has many practical experiences in resolving racial discrimination-related complaints and disputes in employment. She explained the steps should be taken if anyone feels being racially discriminated at workplace or even immediately after the selection of job applications.

For many people, without knowing their rights and where to get help, choose to remain silent when facing discrimination. So having the knowledge of laws and sources of support is essential for us to protect ourselves.

Nina Giles's talk was very informative and helpful.

It reflected as an absolutely enlightened and beneficial evening.

If anyone is interested or for the future events, please contact info @ cype.org.uk for the relevant documents including RR65 questionnaire of complainant.