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<p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises that unacceptable behaviour, including
racism, still occurs. We are committed to eradicate this, and have a zero-tolerance
approach. Defence, does not yet represent society and it is essential that we work
towards this. We recognise that the pace of change needs to quicken and are renewing
our ambition at the highest levels of the Department. We aim to eliminate discrimination
and improve diversity throughout Defence as enshrined in our 2018-2030 Diversity and
Inclusion (D&I) Strategy .</p><p>Legal advice has interpreted the terms “racial
discrimination cases” and “discrimination cases involving racism” to refer to Employment
Tribunals (ETs). The attached tables show the number of ETs brought against the MOD
by military personnel in each year from 2010 to-date, and the breakdown of compensation
paid in each year from 2016-2020 as a result of racial discrimination ETs.</p><p>All
MOD personnel (civilian and military) are required to complete mandatory D&I Training
courses. In addition, those trained as D&I Advisers and Practitioners provide
impartial advice and support to personnel who encounter discrimination, bullying and
harassment. This is supplemented by Speak Safe Volunteers, trained independent bullying,
harassment & discrimination advisers who enable individuals to understand their
situation and make informed decisions. An Active Bystander training course has also
been designed to equip personnel with the skills to effectively challenge unacceptable
behaviour.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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