EHRC offers race case fund

The Equality & Human Rights Commission wants to hear from solicitors with clients who have experienced race discrimination but cannot obtain legal aid or other funding.

Following the success of previous funds, which since 2017 have supported discrimination claims by disabled people and people discriminated against by education providers and transport operators, the EHRC has committed £250,000 to fund race discrimination cases across Great Britain. 

Running for a minimum of two years, the race support fund can be used for any race discrimination cases that appear to breach the Equality Act 2010, for example in employment; recruitment; housing; services such as shops, transport and leisure facilities; clubs and associations; schools; higher and further education; and public functions, such as the operation of prisons, a local authority social care function or social security.

The types of funding available include frontline legal advice, which may include pre-action work and starting court or tribunal proceedings; legal representation in a court or tribunal; or outlays, for example, counsel’s fees or experts’ reports.

To find out more and to submit a request for financial support, visit the EHRC legal casework page. All applications must be completed by a solicitor on behalf of their client. Terms and conditions apply. For an informal chat, contact the EHRC Scotland legal team at RaceSupportFund@equalityhumanrights.com, or 0141 228 5924.