Because of the years of struggle against racism, black people today are employed in many more different types of work and, occasionally, occupy positions of authority. The graph below shows how young people are particularly hit by unemployment.
Many black people are still at the bottom even when they are in work.
The law also applies in housing, education and the provision of goods and services. Seventy-two cases were successful after hearings, while 325 were settled without a hearing. Commission for Racial Equality Racism in the NHS Racial Equality 2000 is a campaign which aims to fight racism in the medical profession. The website is aimed mainly at doctors.