POLITICS

UK Law's Blind Spot: How Colourism Gets Ignored

UKTue Jun 24 2025
In the UK, the legal system has a big problem. It's not addressing colourism. Colourism is discrimination based on skin tone. It's a real issue, but the law acts like it doesn't exist. The law protects people from racism. It includes "race" as a protected characteristic. But "race" is not the same as skin colour. This is a big issue. The law does not specifically mention colourism. It's like the law is turning a blind eye to a serious problem. Colourism is a form of racism. It's just as harmful. But the law does not treat it the same way. This shows a bigger problem. The law is not doing enough to protect people from racism. So, it's even worse for colourism. This is not a new problem. It's a legacy of colonial times. The law has always been indifferent to the struggles of marginalised communities. This is not acceptable. People are suffering. The law should be on their side. The law needs to change. It needs to recognise colourism. It needs to protect people from this form of discrimination. Until then, the law is failing. It's failing to protect the most vulnerable people in society.

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    How does the current legal framework's treatment of 'race' fail to address the unique issues posed by colourism?
    Is the indifference toward colourism in the law a result of a larger, more sinister agenda?
    What specific measures can be implemented to ensure that cases of colourism are adequately addressed in the courts?

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