We are proud to live in a diverse and tolerant society. Racism, xenophobia and hate crimes have no place in our country. We at Chesterfield Borough Council condemn racism, xenophobia and hate crime unequivocally. We will not allow hate to become acceptable.
Chesterfield Borough Council will work to help local bodies and programmes access the support and resources needed to fight and prevent racism and xenophobia.
Taking all the above into account, we would like to assure all residents, visitors and employees of the borough’s businesses that Chesterfield Borough Council will strive to:
· eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation
· advance equality of opportunity
· foster good relations
within the borough. We will also take steps to ensure that relevant authorities are informed when we become aware of these crimes so that the judicial system can come to their aid.
(Councillor Peter Innes)
Minutes:
It was moved by Councillor Peter Innes and seconded by Councillor Alexis Diouf that,
“We are proud to live in a diverse and tolerant society. Racism, xenophobia and hate crimes have no place in our country. We at Chesterfield Borough Council condemn racism, xenophobia and hate crime unequivocally. We will not allow hate to become acceptable. Chesterfield Borough Council will work to help local bodies and programmes access the support and resources needed to fight and prevent racism and xenophobia.
Taking all the above into account, we would like to assure all residents, visitors and employees of the borough’s businesses that Chesterfield Borough Council will strive to:
· eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation;
· advance equality of opportunity;
· foster good relations;
within the borough. We will also take steps to ensure that relevant authorities are informed when we become aware of these crimes so that the judicial system can come to their aid.”
On being put to the vote the motion was declared carried.