Which UK law of 1965 made racial discrimination in public places unlawful?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Race Relations Act
- Step 1: The act outlawed discrimination on the "grounds of colour, race, or ethnic or national origins" in public places in Great Britain. Answer: The Race Relations Act. Why not the others: None of these fit: The Equality Act; The Sex Discrimination Act; The Public Order Act.
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