Policy Responses
Runnymede monitors developments in legislation, particularly the formulation, amendment and development of government policy on race issues. As part of this activity, we respond to formal policy consultations regularly. Key policy responses are published below.
Runnymede written evidence to Education Select Committee Inquiry into Behaviour and Discipline in Schools (pdf - 90.9kb).
27 September 2010
Runnymede response to policing in the 21st century: Reconnecting police and the people (pdf - 60 kb).
ITMB response to DCLG guidance on ASBOs for Gypsies and Travellers (pdf - 17.6 kb).
Runnymede response regarding reporting and recording bullying incidents in school (pdf - 55 kb).
Runnymede response to Home Affairs Select Committee on Immigration (pdf - 17.6 kb).
Runnymede response to Earning the Right to Stay: A new points-based test for citizenship. (pdf - 428 kb).
Runnymede response to A New Start: Young adults in the criminal justice system (pdf - 94 kb).
Runnymede response to HM Treasury Reforming Financial Markets White Paper (pdf - 128 kb).
Runnymede response to 'Keeping the Right people on the DNA Database'. (pdf - 96 kb).
UKREN response to 'UK Consultation on the European Commission Proposal for an Equal Treatment Directive'. (pdf - 70 kb).
EDF response to 'Government Equalities Office discussion paper on the proposed duty on public bodies to tackle socio-economic inequality'. (pdf - 68 kb).
Runnymede and EDF seminar 'Discrimination and disadvantage. Narrowing the gap' - feedback from participants. (pdf - 102 kb).
Runnymede Trust’s submission to the National Equalities Panel . (pdf - 260 kb).
Runnymede Trust’s submission of written evidence on the Draft (partial) Immigration and Citizenship Bill to the Home Affairs Committee. (pdf - 128 kb).
Runnymede Trust Response to: From the Neighbourhood to the National: Policing our Communities Together . (pdf - 78kb).
Runnymede Trust Response to the Youth Crime Action Plan. (pdf - 88kb).
Runnymede Trust Response to the Draft (partial) Immigration and Citizenship Bill. (pdf - 96kb).
Runnymede Trust Response to The Schools’ Role in Promoting Pupil Well-being. (pdf - 93.40kb).
Runnymede Trust Response to Back on Track – A strategy for modernising alternative provision for young people. (pdf - 105kb).
Runnymede Trust Response to: Cohesion Guidance for Funders.(pdf - 105kb).
Runnymede Trust Response to: The Path to Citizenship: the next steps in reforming the immigration system.(pdf - 240kb).
Runnymede Trust Response to: The Role of Further Education Providers in Promoting Community Cohesion, Fostering Shared Values and Preventing Violent Extremism.(pdf - 85.1kb).
UKREN Comments in contribution to the preparation of the National Action Plan on Inclusion 2008-2011. .(pdf - 85.1kb).
Runnymede Trust Response to: Focusing ESOL on Community Cohesion.(pdf - 148kb).
Runnymede Trust’s response to the DCLG consultation 'Face-to-Face and Side-by-Side: A framework for interfaith dialogue and social action'. (pdf - 138 kb).
Runnymede Trust Response to: Marriage to Partners from Overseas.(pdf - 101kb).
Runnymede Trust Response to: Marriage Visas: Pre-Entry Requirement for Spouses.(pdf - 112kb).
UKREN's comments on the Draft Report on progress made in equal opportunities and non-discrimination in the EU.(pdf - 37kb).
Local Decision-Making and Participation. Think-piece paper on cohesion and integration. (pdf - 323kb).
4 September 2007
Discrimination Law Review: A Framework for Fairness. (pdf - 176kb).
3 July 2007
Duty to promote community cohesion: draft guidance for schools. (pdf - 240kb).
31 May 2007
Runnymede Trust Response to Planning Better Outcomes and Support for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (pdf - 155kb).
18 May 2007
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights Consultation with Civil Society (pdf - 49kb).
10 May 2007
Runnymede Trust Response to the Draft Guidance for School Staff: Screening or Searching Pupils for Weapons (pdf - 150kb).
3 May 2007
Thoresen Review of Generic Financial Advice: Call for Evidence: Implications for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities and new migrants (pdf - 236kb).
24 April 2007
Runnymede Trust Response to the Violent Offender Orders (pdf - 112kb).
20 April 2007
Submission by the Runnymede Trust to the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (pdf - 79kb).
17 April 2007
Runnymede Trust Response to the New Crime Strategy (pdf - 153kb).
3 April 2007
Personal Accounts: Implications for Black, Asian and Minority Ehnic Communities (pdf - 550kb).
30 January 2007
Joint Runnymede Trust and Migrants' Rights Network Response to the Consultation on Establishing a Migration Advisory Committee (pdf - 101kb).
19 January 2007
Understanding the Future: Priorities for England's Museums (pdf - 92kb).
15 November 2006
Runnymede Trust response to Root and Branch review of race and CJS statistics (pdf - 212kb).
27 October 2006
Runnymede Trust response to FE REIA policy consultation (pdf - 154kb).
31 October 2006
Runnymede Trust response to HE policy REIA consultation (pdf - 109kb).
16 October 2006
Written Response to the Preliminary Draft Test of the ECRI General Policy Recommendation No. 10 on Combating Racism and Racial Discrimination at School (pdf - 49kb).
11 September 2006
Runnymede Trust response to Security in Retirement: towards a new pensions system (pdf - 299kb).
5 June 2006
Response to the Equalities Review Interim Report. (pdf - 137kb).
16 September 2004
Strength In Diversity: Towards a Community Cohesion and Race Equality Strategy. Home Office consultation document. (pdf - 308kb).
