Man who led government inquiry into racial disparity slams university for withdrawing his honorary degree over the review's 'controversy'
A man who led a government inquiry into racial disparity has slammed a university for withdrawing his honorary degree over the review's "controversy".while there were racial disparities in the UK, there was no evidence of "institutional racism".The University of Nottingham said given the "political controversy", the degree award was no longer appropriate.
It made several recommendations to the government for reform, which included more research into disparities in maternal mortality, for class B drug offences to be dealt with outside the criminal justice system and changes to police stop and search powers.by some, including race equality think tank the Runnymede Trust, which said it was a "let down" and a denial of the existence of institutional racism.
"The university made a decision because they didn't want to rock the boat and it is about money," he said. A university spokesperson said it had strict criteria when awarding honorary degrees and it was "deeply unfortunate" the offer to Dr Sewell was withdrawn. They stressed the decision did not mean it was "making any judgement on Mr Sewell personally or expressing a view on his work".Dr Sewell, who chaired the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, said the timing of the report was vital as people were still angry.
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