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The '''Commission for Racial Equality''' (CRE) was a non-departmental public body in the [[United Kingdom]] which aimed to address so-called racial discrimination and promote the Marxist ideals of racial equality. Its work has now been merged into the new [[Equality and Human Rights Commission]].

==History==
The Commission was established by the [[Race Relations Act 1976]], under a British [[Labour Party]] (socialist) government. Surprisingly, its first Chairman was a former [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament, David Lane, a barrister who had from 1959 to 1967 worked for Shell International Petroleum in their trade relations department.

The notorious Race Relations Act, which has now been superseded by the fake [[Conservative Party]]'s [[Equality Act 2010]], applied in England, Wales and Scotland. It did not apply in Northern Ireland, where the Race Relations (NI) Order 1997 applies. The CRE then set itself up as a [[Stasi]] group ostensibly to serve all non-indigenous Britons against "discrimination".

The mission statement of the Commission was: "We work for a just and integrated society, where diversity is valued. '''We use persuasion and our powers under the law''' to give everyone an equal chance to live free from fear of discrimination, prejudice and racism."
The main goals of the CRE were:
*To encourage greater integration and better relations between people from different ethnic groups.
*To use its legal powers to help eradicate racial discrimination and harassment.
*To work with government and public authorities to promote racial equality in all public services.
*To support local and regional organisations, and employers in all sectors, in their efforts to ensure equality of opportunity and good race relations.
*To raise public awareness of racial discrimination and injustice, and to win support for efforts to create a fairer and more equal society.

However the British population were never asked if they wanted an "equal society" or whether they wanted to integrate with aliens, "justly" or otherwise, nor do all people believe in "racial equality". Basically what the CRE were saying here was that they were going to force their Marxist ideas of "injustice", "integration" and "diversity" upon the indigenous Caucasian population and those who refuse to comply will suffer undemocratic persecution.

The CRE is also active in the usual left-wing propaganda, and organised the annual '''Race in the Media Awards''' (RIMA).<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/raceinthemedia/0,,392389,00.html "Race in Britain: Race in the Media Awards"], ''The Guardian''.</ref>

When the CRE ceased to exist as a separate entity, its library was acquired by the [[Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre]] at the [[University of Manchester]].

==Issues==
*In October 2004 the socialist Labour government decided that the Commission was to be merged into a new single Great Britain "equalities" body, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). However, the CRE had proposed a new non-governmental public body to work alongside the EHRC to guide, advise and mediate on community relations, civic engagement and citizenship (presumably themselves).
*[[Racial segregation|Segregation]]. On 22 September 2005, in the aftermath of the [[Islamic]] [[terrorist]] [[July 2005 London bombings|July bombings in London]], Trevor Phillips, the then [[Black]] head of the CRE gave a speech entitled "Sleepwalking to Segregation", warning that the UK was in danger of becoming a segregated nation.<ref>Dominic Casciani, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4270010.stm "Analysis: Segregated Britain?"] BBC News, 22 September 2005.</ref> For most normal people this was not news as virtually all aliens in the UK live in their own segregated communities and always have. Indeed when they have moved into indigenous areas, say Leicester or Southall outside London, the original population is quick to vacate and move away.
*[[British national identity card|National identity cards]]. In its January 2005 report, the CRE opposed the UK government's proposed Identity Cards Bill on behalf of non-European immigrants and people of immigrant stock.

==Commissioners==
The CRE was run by up to 15 commissioners (some labelled them Commissars) (including the chairmen), who were appointed by the [[Home Secretary]]. At January 2007 the commissioners had been:

*[[Kay Hampton]] (Lady Chairman)
*[[Khurshid Ahmed (civil servant)|Khurshid Ahmed]]
*[[Yaseer Ahmed]]
*[[Mohammed Aziz]]
*[[Colin Budd]]
*[[Julia Chain]]
*[[Jane Codona]]
*[[Aled Edwards|Rev Aled Edwards]]
*[[Dilwar Hussain]]
*[[Dexter Hutt]]
*[[Uzo Iwobi]]
*[[Digby Jones]]
*[[Gloria Mills]]
*[[Cherry Short]]

==Trevor Phillips==
Trevor Phillips, was a [[Black]] [[Labour Party|Socialist]] activist and local government politician whose family came to England from [[British Guiana]]. The Labour government made him head of the Commission for Racial Equality in 2003. He then continued as head of the EHRC.

Phillips' tenure as EHRC chairman was dogged by controversies and internal dissent. Under his leadership it was reported that six of the body's commissioners departed after expressing concerns about his leadership and probity and others were reported to be considering their position.<ref>Sam Jones and [[Afua Hirsch]], [http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jul/21/trevor-phillips-equality-human-rights-commission "Rebels turn on Trevor Phillips' leadership of rights body"], ''The Guardian'', 21 July 2009</ref><ref>Sam Jones and James Sturcke, [http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jul/24/ben-summerskill-quits-ehrc "New resignation hits Equality and Human Rights Commission"], ''The Guardian'', 25 July 2009.</ref>

In 2010 Phillips was investigated regarding alleged attempts to influence a committee (the Joint Committee on Human Rights) writing a report on him. He would have been the first non-parliamentarian in over half a century to be convicted of this offence, but the Lords Committee narrowly found that the allegations were "subjective, and that no firm factual evidence is presented in their support; nor are they borne out by the submissions by individual members of the JCHR."<ref>http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/cy/hafan/canolfan-cyfryngau/2010/gorffennaf/commission-chair-trevor-phillips-cleared-of-contempt-allegations</ref> He was cleared of contempt of Parliament and the House of Lords recommended that new and clearer guidance about the conduct of witnesses to Select Committees be issued.<ref>https://www.tsoshop.co.uk/parliament/bookstore.asp?FO=38797&Action=Book&ProductID=9780108472541</ref> However, he was told his behaviour was "inappropriate and ill-advised".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8795641.stm | work=BBC News | title=Phillips 'not guilty of contempt' | date=7 July 2010}}</ref>

Phillips completed his second term of office in September 2012, which, together with his term at the CRE made him the longest serving leader of any UK equality commission.

==Controversy and opposition==
When it was first established, there was much judicial and general concern about the very concept of such an organisation and the scope of the Commission's investigatory powers. They were attacked by, amongst others, the [[Freedom Association]] and the [[Conservative Monday Club]]<ref>''Monday Club Policy Paper, October 1982, by K. Harvey Proctor, M.P., & John R. Pinniger, M.A., "The Commission for Racial Equality"</ref><ref>''Monday World'' vol.2, no.5, October 1982, p.1: "Scrap the CRE!"</ref> and those attacks have been continued by the [[Western Goals Institute]]<ref>''Western Goals Political Briefing Paper for Conservatives'', Feb 1999, p.2: "The Race Laws".</ref> [[Conservative Democratic Alliance]], [[Traditional Britain Group]] and most real conservative organisations in recent years, who described the CRE as a quasi-[[Bolshevik]] outfit.

In one particularly famous case, [[Lord Denning MR]] went so far as to compare the use by the CRE of its investigative powers to "the days of the inquisition".<ref>''[[Science Research Council v. Nasse]]'' [1979] QB 144.</ref> Subsequent [[House of Lords]] decisions made it clear that the Commission had no power to launch investigations into employers' affairs where there had been no allegation of discrimination.<ref>''[[R v. CRE, ex parte Hillingdon Borough Council]]'' [1982] AC 779 and ''[[In re Prestige]]'' [1984] ICR 473.</ref>

==Notes==
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	The '''Commission for Racial Equality''' (CRE) was a non-departmental public body in ~~tbe~~ [[United Kingdom]] which aimed to address so-called racial discrimination and promote ~~tbe~~ Marxist ideals of racial equality. Its work has now been merged into ~~tbe~~ new [[Equality and Human Rights Commission]].		The '''Commission for Racial Equality''' (CRE) was a non-departmental public body in the [[United Kingdom]] which aimed to address so-called racial discrimination and promote the Marxist ideals of racial equality. Its work has now been merged into the new [[Equality and Human Rights Commission]].

	==History==		==History==
	The Commission was established by ~~tbe~~ [[Race Relations Act 1976]], under a British [[Labour Party]] (socialist) government. Surprisingly, its first Chairman was a former [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament, David Lane, a barrister who had from 1959 to 1967 worked for Shell International Petroleum in their trade relations department.		The Commission was established by the [[Race Relations Act 1976]], under a British [[Labour Party]] (socialist) government. Surprisingly, its first Chairman was a former [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament, David Lane, a barrister who had from 1959 to 1967 worked for Shell International Petroleum in their trade relations department.

	The notorious Race Relations Act, which has now been superseded by ~~tbe~~ fake [[Conservative Party]]'s [[Equality Act 2010]], applied in England, Wales and Scotland. It did not apply in Northern Ireland, where ~~tbe~~ Race Relations (NI) Order 1997 applies. The CRE then set itself up as a [[Stasi]] group ostensibly to serve all non-indigenous Britons against "discrimination".		The notorious Race Relations Act, which has now been superseded by the fake [[Conservative Party]]'s [[Equality Act 2010]], applied in England, Wales and Scotland. It did not apply in Northern Ireland, where the Race Relations (NI) Order 1997 applies. The CRE then set itself up as a [[Stasi]] group ostensibly to serve all non-indigenous Britons against "discrimination".

	The mission statement of ~~tbe~~ Commission was: "We work for a just and integrated society, where diversity is valued. '''We use persuasion and our powers under ~~tbe~~ law''' to give everyone an equal chance to live free from fear of discrimination, prejudice and racism."		The mission statement of the Commission was: "We work for a just and integrated society, where diversity is valued. '''We use persuasion and our powers under the law''' to give everyone an equal chance to live free from fear of discrimination, prejudice and racism."
	The main goals of ~~tbe~~ CRE were:		The main goals of the CRE were:
	*To encourage greater integration and better relations between people from different ethnic groups.		*To encourage greater integration and better relations between people from different ethnic groups.
	*To use its legal powers to help eradicate racial discrimination and harassment.		*To use its legal powers to help eradicate racial discrimination and harassment.
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	*To raise public awareness of racial discrimination and injustice, and to win support for efforts to create a fairer and more equal society.		*To raise public awareness of racial discrimination and injustice, and to win support for efforts to create a fairer and more equal society.

	However ~~tbe~~ British population were never asked if they wanted an "equal society" or whether they wanted to integrate with aliens, "justly" or otherwise, nor do all people believe in "racial equality". Basically what ~~tbe~~ CRE were saying here was that they were going to force their Marxist ideas of "injustice", "integration" and "diversity" upon ~~tbe~~ indigenous Caucasian population and those who refuse to comply will suffer undemocratic persecution.		However the British population were never asked if they wanted an "equal society" or whether they wanted to integrate with aliens, "justly" or otherwise, nor do all people believe in "racial equality". Basically what the CRE were saying here was that they were going to force their Marxist ideas of "injustice", "integration" and "diversity" upon the indigenous Caucasian population and those who refuse to comply will suffer undemocratic persecution.

	The CRE is also active in ~~tbe~~ usual left-wing propaganda, and organised ~~tbe~~ annual '''Race in ~~tbe~~ Media Awards''' (RIMA).<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/raceinthemedia/0,,392389,00.html "Race in Britain: Race in ~~tbe~~ Media Awards"], ''The Guardian''.</ref>		The CRE is also active in the usual left-wing propaganda, and organised the annual '''Race in the Media Awards''' (RIMA).<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/raceinthemedia/0,,392389,00.html "Race in Britain: Race in the Media Awards"], ''The Guardian''.</ref>

	When ~~tbe~~ CRE ceased to exist as a separate entity, its library was acquired by ~~tbe~~ [[Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre]] at ~~tbe~~ [[University of Manchester]].		When the CRE ceased to exist as a separate entity, its library was acquired by the [[Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre]] at the [[University of Manchester]].

	==Issues==		==Issues==
	*In October 2004 ~~tbe~~ socialist Labour government decided that ~~tbe~~ Commission was to be merged into a new single Great Britain "equalities" body, ~~tbe~~ Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). However, ~~tbe~~ CRE had proposed a new non-governmental public body to work alongside ~~tbe~~ EHRC to guide, advise and mediate on community relations, civic engagement and citizenship (presumably themselves).		*In October 2004 the socialist Labour government decided that the Commission was to be merged into a new single Great Britain "equalities" body, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). However, the CRE had proposed a new non-governmental public body to work alongside the EHRC to guide, advise and mediate on community relations, civic engagement and citizenship (presumably themselves).
	*[[Racial segregation\|Segregation]]. On 22 September 2005, in ~~tbe~~ aftermath of ~~tbe~~ [[Islamic]] [[terrorist]] [[July 2005 London bombings\|July bombings in London]], Trevor Phillips, ~~tbe~~ then [[Black]] head of ~~tbe~~ CRE gave a speech entitled "Sleepwalking to Segregation", warning that ~~tbe~~ UK was in danger of becoming a segregated nation.<ref>Dominic Casciani, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4270010.stm "Analysis: Segregated Britain?"] BBC News, 22 September 2005.</ref> For most normal people this was not news as virtually all aliens in ~~tbe~~ UK live in their own segregated communities and always have. Indeed when they have moved into indigenous areas, say Leicester or Southall outside London, ~~tbe~~ original population is quick to vacate and move away.		*[[Racial segregation\|Segregation]]. On 22 September 2005, in the aftermath of the [[Islamic]] [[terrorist]] [[July 2005 London bombings\|July bombings in London]], Trevor Phillips, the then [[Black]] head of the CRE gave a speech entitled "Sleepwalking to Segregation", warning that the UK was in danger of becoming a segregated nation.<ref>Dominic Casciani, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4270010.stm "Analysis: Segregated Britain?"] BBC News, 22 September 2005.</ref> For most normal people this was not news as virtually all aliens in the UK live in their own segregated communities and always have. Indeed when they have moved into indigenous areas, say Leicester or Southall outside London, the original population is quick to vacate and move away.
	*[[British national identity card\|National identity cards]]. In its January 2005 report, ~~tbe~~ CRE opposed ~~tbe~~ UK government's proposed Identity Cards Bill on behalf of non-European immigrants and people of immigrant stock.		*[[British national identity card\|National identity cards]]. In its January 2005 report, the CRE opposed the UK government's proposed Identity Cards Bill on behalf of non-European immigrants and people of immigrant stock.

	==Commissioners==		==Commissioners==
	The CRE was run by up to 15 commissioners (some labelled them Commissars) (including ~~tbe~~ chairmen), who were appointed by ~~tbe~~ [[Home Secretary]]. At January 2007 ~~tbe~~ commissioners had been:		The CRE was run by up to 15 commissioners (some labelled them Commissars) (including the chairmen), who were appointed by the [[Home Secretary]]. At January 2007 the commissioners had been:

	*[[Kay Hampton]] (Lady Chairman)		*[[Kay Hampton]] (Lady Chairman)
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	==Trevor Phillips==		==Trevor Phillips==
	Trevor Phillips, was a [[Black]] [[Labour Party\|Socialist]] activist and local government politician whose family came to England from [[British Guiana]]. The Labour government made him head of ~~tbe~~ Commission for Racial Equality in 2003. He then continued as head of ~~tbe~~ EHRC.		Trevor Phillips, was a [[Black]] [[Labour Party\|Socialist]] activist and local government politician whose family came to England from [[British Guiana]]. The Labour government made him head of the Commission for Racial Equality in 2003. He then continued as head of the EHRC.

	Phillips' tenure as EHRC chairman was dogged by controversies and internal dissent. Under his leadership it was reported that six of ~~tbe~~ body's commissioners departed after expressing concerns about his leadership and probity and others were reported to be considering their position.<ref>Sam Jones and [[Afua Hirsch]], [http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jul/21/trevor-phillips-equality-human-rights-commission "Rebels turn on Trevor Phillips' leadership of rights body"], ''The Guardian'', 21 July 2009</ref><ref>Sam Jones and James Sturcke, [http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jul/24/ben-summerskill-quits-ehrc "New resignation hits Equality and Human Rights Commission"], ''The Guardian'', 25 July 2009.</ref>		Phillips' tenure as EHRC chairman was dogged by controversies and internal dissent. Under his leadership it was reported that six of the body's commissioners departed after expressing concerns about his leadership and probity and others were reported to be considering their position.<ref>Sam Jones and [[Afua Hirsch]], [http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jul/21/trevor-phillips-equality-human-rights-commission "Rebels turn on Trevor Phillips' leadership of rights body"], ''The Guardian'', 21 July 2009</ref><ref>Sam Jones and James Sturcke, [http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jul/24/ben-summerskill-quits-ehrc "New resignation hits Equality and Human Rights Commission"], ''The Guardian'', 25 July 2009.</ref>

	In 2010 Phillips was investigated regarding alleged attempts to influence a committee (the Joint Committee on Human Rights) writing a report on him. He would have been ~~tbe~~ first non-parliamentarian in over half a century to be convicted of this offence, but ~~tbe~~ Lords Committee narrowly found that ~~tbe~~ allegations were "subjective, and that no firm factual evidence is presented in their support; nor are they borne out by ~~tbe~~ submissions by individual members of ~~tbe~~ JCHR."<ref>http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/cy/hafan/canolfan-cyfryngau/2010/gorffennaf/commission-chair-trevor-phillips-cleared-of-contempt-allegations</ref> He was cleared of contempt of Parliament and ~~tbe~~ House of Lords recommended that new and clearer guidance about ~~tbe~~ conduct of witnesses to Select Committees be issued.<ref>https://www.tsoshop.co.uk/parliament/bookstore.asp?FO=38797&Action=Book&ProductID=9780108472541</ref> However, he was told his behaviour was "inappropriate and ill-advised".<ref>{{cite news\| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8795641.stm \| work=BBC News \| title=Phillips 'not guilty of contempt' \| date=7 July 2010}}</ref>		In 2010 Phillips was investigated regarding alleged attempts to influence a committee (the Joint Committee on Human Rights) writing a report on him. He would have been the first non-parliamentarian in over half a century to be convicted of this offence, but the Lords Committee narrowly found that the allegations were "subjective, and that no firm factual evidence is presented in their support; nor are they borne out by the submissions by individual members of the JCHR."<ref>http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/cy/hafan/canolfan-cyfryngau/2010/gorffennaf/commission-chair-trevor-phillips-cleared-of-contempt-allegations</ref> He was cleared of contempt of Parliament and the House of Lords recommended that new and clearer guidance about the conduct of witnesses to Select Committees be issued.<ref>https://www.tsoshop.co.uk/parliament/bookstore.asp?FO=38797&Action=Book&ProductID=9780108472541</ref> However, he was told his behaviour was "inappropriate and ill-advised".<ref>{{cite news\| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8795641.stm \| work=BBC News \| title=Phillips 'not guilty of contempt' \| date=7 July 2010}}</ref>

	Phillips completed his second term of office in September 2012, which, together with his term at ~~tbe~~ CRE made him ~~tbe~~ longest serving leader of any UK equality commission.		Phillips completed his second term of office in September 2012, which, together with his term at the CRE made him the longest serving leader of any UK equality commission.

	==Controversy and opposition==		==Controversy and opposition==
	When it was first established, there was much judicial and general concern about ~~tbe~~ very concept of such an organisation and ~~tbe~~ scope of ~~tbe~~ Commission's investigatory powers. They were attacked by, amongst others, ~~tbe~~ [[Freedom Association]] and ~~tbe~~ [[Conservative Monday Club]]<ref>''Monday Club Policy Paper, October 1982, by K. Harvey Proctor, M.P., & John R. Pinniger, M.A., "The Commission for Racial Equality"</ref><ref>''Monday World'' vol.2, no.5, October 1982, p.1: "Scrap ~~tbe~~ CRE!"</ref> and those attacks have been continued by ~~tbe~~ [[Western Goals Institute]]<ref>''Western Goals Political Briefing Paper for Conservatives'', Feb 1999, p.2: "The Race Laws".</ref> [[Conservative Democratic Alliance]], [[Traditional Britain Group]] and most real conservative organisations in recent years, who described ~~tbe~~ CRE as a quasi-[[Bolshevik]] outfit.		When it was first established, there was much judicial and general concern about the very concept of such an organisation and the scope of the Commission's investigatory powers. They were attacked by, amongst others, the [[Freedom Association]] and the [[Conservative Monday Club]]<ref>''Monday Club Policy Paper, October 1982, by K. Harvey Proctor, M.P., & John R. Pinniger, M.A., "The Commission for Racial Equality"</ref><ref>''Monday World'' vol.2, no.5, October 1982, p.1: "Scrap the CRE!"</ref> and those attacks have been continued by the [[Western Goals Institute]]<ref>''Western Goals Political Briefing Paper for Conservatives'', Feb 1999, p.2: "The Race Laws".</ref> [[Conservative Democratic Alliance]], [[Traditional Britain Group]] and most real conservative organisations in recent years, who described the CRE as a quasi-[[Bolshevik]] outfit.

	In one particularly famous case, [[Lord Denning MR]] went so far as to compare ~~tbe~~ use by ~~tbe~~ CRE of its investigative powers to "the days of ~~tbe~~ inquisition".<ref>''[[Science Research Council v. Nasse]]'' [1979] QB 144.</ref> Subsequent [[House of Lords]] decisions made it clear that ~~tbe~~ Commission had no power to launch investigations into employers' affairs where there had been no allegation of discrimination.<ref>''[[R v. CRE, ex parte Hillingdon Borough Council]]'' [1982] AC 779 and ''[[In re Prestige]]'' [1984] ICR 473.</ref>		In one particularly famous case, [[Lord Denning MR]] went so far as to compare the use by the CRE of its investigative powers to "the days of the inquisition".<ref>''[[Science Research Council v. Nasse]]'' [1979] QB 144.</ref> Subsequent [[House of Lords]] decisions made it clear that the Commission had no power to launch investigations into employers' affairs where there had been no allegation of discrimination.<ref>''[[R v. CRE, ex parte Hillingdon Borough Council]]'' [1982] AC 779 and ''[[In re Prestige]]'' [1984] ICR 473.</ref>

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	The '''Commission for Racial Equality''' (CRE) was a non-departmental public body in ~~the~~ [[United Kingdom]] which aimed to address so-called racial discrimination and promote ~~the~~ Marxist ideals of racial equality. Its work has now been merged into ~~the~~ new [[Equality and Human Rights Commission]].		The '''Commission for Racial Equality''' (CRE) was a non-departmental public body in tbe [[United Kingdom]] which aimed to address so-called racial discrimination and promote tbe Marxist ideals of racial equality. Its work has now been merged into tbe new [[Equality and Human Rights Commission]].

	==History==		==History==
	The Commission was established by ~~the~~ [[Race Relations Act 1976]], under a British [[Labour Party]] (socialist) government. Surprisingly, its first Chairman was a former [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament, David Lane, a barrister who had from 1959 to 1967 worked for Shell International Petroleum in their trade relations department.		The Commission was established by tbe [[Race Relations Act 1976]], under a British [[Labour Party]] (socialist) government. Surprisingly, its first Chairman was a former [[Conservative Party]] Member of Parliament, David Lane, a barrister who had from 1959 to 1967 worked for Shell International Petroleum in their trade relations department.

	The notorious Race Relations Act, which has now been superseded by ~~the~~ fake [[Conservative Party]]'s [[Equality Act 2010]], applied in England, Wales and Scotland. It did not apply in Northern Ireland, where ~~the~~ Race Relations (NI) Order 1997 applies. The CRE then set itself up as a [[Stasi]] group ostensibly to serve all non-indigenous Britons against "discrimination".		The notorious Race Relations Act, which has now been superseded by tbe fake [[Conservative Party]]'s [[Equality Act 2010]], applied in England, Wales and Scotland. It did not apply in Northern Ireland, where tbe Race Relations (NI) Order 1997 applies. The CRE then set itself up as a [[Stasi]] group ostensibly to serve all non-indigenous Britons against "discrimination".

	The mission statement of ~~the~~ Commission was: "We work for a just and integrated society, where diversity is valued. '''We use persuasion and our powers under ~~the~~ law''' to give everyone an equal chance to live free from fear of discrimination, prejudice and racism."		The mission statement of tbe Commission was: "We work for a just and integrated society, where diversity is valued. '''We use persuasion and our powers under tbe law''' to give everyone an equal chance to live free from fear of discrimination, prejudice and racism."
	The main goals of ~~the~~ CRE were:		The main goals of tbe CRE were:
	*To encourage greater integration and better relations between people from different ethnic groups.		*To encourage greater integration and better relations between people from different ethnic groups.
	*To use its legal powers to help eradicate racial discrimination and harassment.		*To use its legal powers to help eradicate racial discrimination and harassment.
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	*To raise public awareness of racial discrimination and injustice, and to win support for efforts to create a fairer and more equal society.		*To raise public awareness of racial discrimination and injustice, and to win support for efforts to create a fairer and more equal society.

	However ~~the~~ British population were never asked if they wanted an "equal society" or whether they wanted to integrate with aliens, "justly" or otherwise, nor do all people believe in "racial equality". Basically what ~~the~~ CRE were saying here was that they were going to force their Marxist ideas of "injustice", "integration" and "diversity" upon ~~the~~ indigenous Caucasian population and those who refuse to comply will suffer undemocratic persecution.		However tbe British population were never asked if they wanted an "equal society" or whether they wanted to integrate with aliens, "justly" or otherwise, nor do all people believe in "racial equality". Basically what tbe CRE were saying here was that they were going to force their Marxist ideas of "injustice", "integration" and "diversity" upon tbe indigenous Caucasian population and those who refuse to comply will suffer undemocratic persecution.

	The CRE is also active in ~~the~~ usual left-wing propaganda, and organised ~~the~~ annual '''Race in ~~the~~ Media Awards''' (RIMA).<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/raceinthemedia/0,,392389,00.html "Race in Britain: Race in ~~the~~ Media Awards"], ''The Guardian''.</ref>		The CRE is also active in tbe usual left-wing propaganda, and organised tbe annual '''Race in tbe Media Awards''' (RIMA).<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/raceinthemedia/0,,392389,00.html "Race in Britain: Race in tbe Media Awards"], ''The Guardian''.</ref>

	When ~~the~~ CRE ceased to exist as a separate entity, its library was acquired by ~~the~~ [[Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre]] at ~~the~~ [[University of Manchester]].		When tbe CRE ceased to exist as a separate entity, its library was acquired by tbe [[Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre]] at tbe [[University of Manchester]].

	==Issues==		==Issues==
	*In October 2004 ~~the~~ socialist Labour government decided that ~~the~~ Commission was to be merged into a new single Great Britain "equalities" body, ~~the~~ Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). However, ~~the~~ CRE had proposed a new non-governmental public body to work alongside ~~the~~ EHRC to guide, advise and mediate on community relations, civic engagement and citizenship (presumably themselves).		*In October 2004 tbe socialist Labour government decided that tbe Commission was to be merged into a new single Great Britain "equalities" body, tbe Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). However, tbe CRE had proposed a new non-governmental public body to work alongside tbe EHRC to guide, advise and mediate on community relations, civic engagement and citizenship (presumably themselves).
	*[[Racial segregation\|Segregation]]. On 22 September 2005, in ~~the~~ aftermath of ~~the~~ [[Islamic]] [[terrorist]] [[July 2005 London bombings\|July bombings in London]], Trevor Phillips, ~~the~~ then [[Black]] head of ~~the~~ CRE gave a speech entitled "Sleepwalking to Segregation", warning that ~~the~~ UK was in danger of becoming a segregated nation.<ref>Dominic Casciani, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4270010.stm "Analysis: Segregated Britain?"] BBC News, 22 September 2005.</ref> For most normal people this was not news as virtually all aliens in ~~the~~ UK live in their own segregated communities and always have. Indeed when they have moved into indigenous areas, say Leicester or Southall outside London, ~~the~~ original population is quick to vacate and move away.		*[[Racial segregation\|Segregation]]. On 22 September 2005, in tbe aftermath of tbe [[Islamic]] [[terrorist]] [[July 2005 London bombings\|July bombings in London]], Trevor Phillips, tbe then [[Black]] head of tbe CRE gave a speech entitled "Sleepwalking to Segregation", warning that tbe UK was in danger of becoming a segregated nation.<ref>Dominic Casciani, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4270010.stm "Analysis: Segregated Britain?"] BBC News, 22 September 2005.</ref> For most normal people this was not news as virtually all aliens in tbe UK live in their own segregated communities and always have. Indeed when they have moved into indigenous areas, say Leicester or Southall outside London, tbe original population is quick to vacate and move away.
	*[[British national identity card\|National identity cards]]. In its January 2005 report, ~~the~~ CRE opposed ~~the~~ UK government's proposed Identity Cards Bill on behalf of non-European immigrants and people of immigrant stock.		*[[British national identity card\|National identity cards]]. In its January 2005 report, tbe CRE opposed tbe UK government's proposed Identity Cards Bill on behalf of non-European immigrants and people of immigrant stock.

	==Commissioners==		==Commissioners==
	The CRE was run by up to 15 commissioners (some labelled them Commissars) (including ~~the~~ chairmen), who were appointed by ~~the~~ [[Home Secretary]]. At January 2007 ~~the~~ commissioners had been:		The CRE was run by up to 15 commissioners (some labelled them Commissars) (including tbe chairmen), who were appointed by tbe [[Home Secretary]]. At January 2007 tbe commissioners had been:

	*[[Kay Hampton]] (Lady Chairman)		*[[Kay Hampton]] (Lady Chairman)
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	==Trevor Phillips==		==Trevor Phillips==
	Trevor Phillips, was a [[Black]] [[Labour Party\|Socialist]] activist and local government politician whose family came to England from [[British Guiana]]. The Labour government made him head of ~~the~~ Commission for Racial Equality in 2003. He then continued as head of ~~the~~ EHRC.		Trevor Phillips, was a [[Black]] [[Labour Party\|Socialist]] activist and local government politician whose family came to England from [[British Guiana]]. The Labour government made him head of tbe Commission for Racial Equality in 2003. He then continued as head of tbe EHRC.

	Phillips' tenure as EHRC chairman was dogged by controversies and internal dissent. Under his leadership it was reported that six of ~~the~~ body's commissioners departed after expressing concerns about his leadership and probity and others were reported to be considering their position.<ref>Sam Jones and [[Afua Hirsch]], [http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jul/21/trevor-phillips-equality-human-rights-commission "Rebels turn on Trevor Phillips' leadership of rights body"], ''The Guardian'', 21 July 2009</ref><ref>Sam Jones and James Sturcke, [http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jul/24/ben-summerskill-quits-ehrc "New resignation hits Equality and Human Rights Commission"], ''The Guardian'', 25 July 2009.</ref>		Phillips' tenure as EHRC chairman was dogged by controversies and internal dissent. Under his leadership it was reported that six of tbe body's commissioners departed after expressing concerns about his leadership and probity and others were reported to be considering their position.<ref>Sam Jones and [[Afua Hirsch]], [http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jul/21/trevor-phillips-equality-human-rights-commission "Rebels turn on Trevor Phillips' leadership of rights body"], ''The Guardian'', 21 July 2009</ref><ref>Sam Jones and James Sturcke, [http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/jul/24/ben-summerskill-quits-ehrc "New resignation hits Equality and Human Rights Commission"], ''The Guardian'', 25 July 2009.</ref>

	In 2010 Phillips was investigated regarding alleged attempts to influence a committee (the Joint Committee on Human Rights) writing a report on him. He would have been ~~the~~ first non-parliamentarian in over half a century to be convicted of this offence, but ~~the~~ Lords Committee narrowly found that ~~the~~ allegations were "subjective, and that no firm factual evidence is presented in their support; nor are they borne out by ~~the~~ submissions by individual members of ~~the~~ JCHR."<ref>http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/cy/hafan/canolfan-cyfryngau/2010/gorffennaf/commission-chair-trevor-phillips-cleared-of-contempt-allegations</ref> He was cleared of contempt of Parliament and ~~the~~ House of Lords recommended that new and clearer guidance about ~~the~~ conduct of witnesses to Select Committees be issued.<ref>https://www.tsoshop.co.uk/parliament/bookstore.asp?FO=38797&Action=Book&ProductID=9780108472541</ref> However, he was told his behaviour was "inappropriate and ill-advised".<ref>{{cite news\| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8795641.stm \| work=BBC News \| title=Phillips 'not guilty of contempt' \| date=7 July 2010}}</ref>		In 2010 Phillips was investigated regarding alleged attempts to influence a committee (the Joint Committee on Human Rights) writing a report on him. He would have been tbe first non-parliamentarian in over half a century to be convicted of this offence, but tbe Lords Committee narrowly found that tbe allegations were "subjective, and that no firm factual evidence is presented in their support; nor are they borne out by tbe submissions by individual members of tbe JCHR."<ref>http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/cy/hafan/canolfan-cyfryngau/2010/gorffennaf/commission-chair-trevor-phillips-cleared-of-contempt-allegations</ref> He was cleared of contempt of Parliament and tbe House of Lords recommended that new and clearer guidance about tbe conduct of witnesses to Select Committees be issued.<ref>https://www.tsoshop.co.uk/parliament/bookstore.asp?FO=38797&Action=Book&ProductID=9780108472541</ref> However, he was told his behaviour was "inappropriate and ill-advised".<ref>{{cite news\| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8795641.stm \| work=BBC News \| title=Phillips 'not guilty of contempt' \| date=7 July 2010}}</ref>

	Phillips completed his second term of office in September 2012, which, together with his term at ~~the~~ CRE made him ~~the~~ longest serving leader of any UK equality commission.		Phillips completed his second term of office in September 2012, which, together with his term at tbe CRE made him tbe longest serving leader of any UK equality commission.

	==Controversy and opposition==		==Controversy and opposition==
	When it was first established, there was much judicial and general concern about ~~the~~ very concept of such an organisation and ~~the~~ scope of ~~the~~ Commission's investigatory powers. They were attacked by, amongst others, ~~the~~ [[Freedom Association]] and ~~the~~ [[Conservative Monday Club]]<ref>''Monday Club Policy Paper, October 1982, by K. Harvey Proctor, M.P., & John R. Pinniger, M.A., "The Commission for Racial Equality"</ref><ref>''Monday World'' vol.2, no.5, October 1982, p.1: "Scrap ~~the~~ CRE!"</ref> and those attacks have been continued by ~~the~~ [[Western Goals Institute]]<ref>''Western Goals Political Briefing Paper for Conservatives'', Feb 1999, p.2: "The Race Laws".</ref> [[Conservative Democratic Alliance]], [[Traditional Britain Group]] and most real conservative organisations in recent years, who described ~~the~~ CRE as a quasi-[[Bolshevik]] outfit.		When it was first established, there was much judicial and general concern about tbe very concept of such an organisation and tbe scope of tbe Commission's investigatory powers. They were attacked by, amongst others, tbe [[Freedom Association]] and tbe [[Conservative Monday Club]]<ref>''Monday Club Policy Paper, October 1982, by K. Harvey Proctor, M.P., & John R. Pinniger, M.A., "The Commission for Racial Equality"</ref><ref>''Monday World'' vol.2, no.5, October 1982, p.1: "Scrap tbe CRE!"</ref> and those attacks have been continued by tbe [[Western Goals Institute]]<ref>''Western Goals Political Briefing Paper for Conservatives'', Feb 1999, p.2: "The Race Laws".</ref> [[Conservative Democratic Alliance]], [[Traditional Britain Group]] and most real conservative organisations in recent years, who described tbe CRE as a quasi-[[Bolshevik]] outfit.

	In one particularly famous case, [[Lord Denning MR]] went so far as to compare ~~the~~ use by ~~the~~ CRE of its investigative powers to "the days of ~~the~~ inquisition".<ref>''[[Science Research Council v. Nasse]]'' [1979] QB 144.</ref> Subsequent [[House of Lords]] decisions made it clear that ~~the~~ Commission had no power to launch investigations into employers' affairs where there had been no allegation of discrimination.<ref>''[[R v. CRE, ex parte Hillingdon Borough Council]]'' [1982] AC 779 and ''[[In re Prestige]]'' [1984] ICR 473.</ref>		In one particularly famous case, [[Lord Denning MR]] went so far as to compare tbe use by tbe CRE of its investigative powers to "the days of tbe inquisition".<ref>''[[Science Research Council v. Nasse]]'' [1979] QB 144.</ref> Subsequent [[House of Lords]] decisions made it clear that tbe Commission had no power to launch investigations into employers' affairs where there had been no allegation of discrimination.<ref>''[[R v. CRE, ex parte Hillingdon Borough Council]]'' [1982] AC 779 and ''[[In re Prestige]]'' [1984] ICR 473.</ref>

	==Notes==		==Notes==