Tackling Inequalities for Gypsy and Traveller Communities

Government commitments to tackle ingrained inequalities and promote fairness for Gypsy and Traveller communities have been unveiled by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell in a new report.  The progress report by the Ministerial working group on tackling inequalities experienced by Gypsies and Travellers contains 28 measures from across Government that will improve outcomes for Gypsies and Travellers across education, health, accommodation, employment and in the criminal justice system.  Gypsies and Travellers experience, some of the worst outcomes of any ethnic or social group including: below average educational attainment; above average rates of miscarriage, still births and neo-natal deaths; and widespread discrimination and hostility.  Download a copy of the report from the CLG website.