NDM7414 Debate: Tackling Racism and Race Inequality

NDM7414 Rebecca Evans (Gower)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Supports wholeheartedly:

a) the global fight to root out racism and racist ideology and strive towards a more equal Wales, tackling systemic and structural race inequality; and

b) the principles of the United Nations International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

2. Calls for an update from the Senedd Commission on the development of a cross-party Welsh declaration embodying the principles of the CERD.

3. Welcomes the diligent work of the BAME COVID-19 Advisory Group, co-chaired by Judge Ray Singh and Dr Heather Payne, of the Risk Assessment Sub Group chaired by Professor Keshav Singhal and the Socioeconomic Subgroup chaired by Professor Emmanuel Ogbonna and calls on the Welsh Government to ensure Professor Ogbonna’s report's recommendations are implemented in full and at pace.

4. Recognises the need for a Race Equality Action Plan for Wales to address structural and systemic inequality, and advance opportunity for Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in Wales.

The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

First Minister's BAME COVID-19 Advisory Group: Report of the Socioeconomic Subgroup

Co-submitters.

Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

Sian Gwenllian (Arfon)

In accordance with Standing Order 12.23 (iii) amendments 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 tabled to the motion have not been selected.