Tag #Discrimination

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"Prostitute's Cautions" Create Lifelong Barriers for Sex Workers in UK

UK police issue "prostitute's cautions" that remain on enhanced DBS checks indefinitely, barring sex workers from many jobs and services, despite lacking the evidentiary standards of regular cautions, and creating a system of de facto punishment without due process. This practice is criticized for p...

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68% Bias Score

Gender Equality
nos.nl
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Dutch Parliament Motion on Tracking Cultural Norms Sparks Controversy

A motion by Dutch VVD member Bente Becker to track cultural and religious norms of Dutch citizens with a migration background passed parliament, sparking controversy and accusations of racism. Despite existing research, concerns remain about data misuse.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Amazon Sued for Allegedly Discriminatory Delivery Practices in Washington, D.C.

The District of Columbia sued Amazon for allegedly halting its fastest delivery service in two predominantly Black neighborhoods (ZIP codes 20019 and 20020) since mid-2022, impacting nearly 50,000 Prime members, while still charging for the promised service; Amazon claims safety concerns but the cit...

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Dutch Cabinet Explores Citizenship Revocation for Antisemitic Crimes, Raising Equality Concerns

The Dutch cabinet is exploring revoking citizenship for serious crimes involving discrimination, such as antisemitism, disproportionately affecting dual nationals and raising concerns about violating Article 1 of the Constitution, guaranteeing equal treatment under the law.

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56% Bias Score

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UK Revokes Colombia's Visa Exemption Amid Immigration Reform

The UK revoked Colombia's two-year-old visa exemption, citing a need to reform its immigration system; this decision disproportionately affects Colombians despite the country not being among the top asylum-seeking nations.

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56% Bias Score

welt.de
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Bavaria Rejects First Cannabis Club License Application

Bavaria rejected the first cannabis social club license application due to the club's bylaws allowing non-active members, contradicting the requirement for all members to actively participate in cultivation, while 29 applications remain under review.

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44% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Dutch Parliament Motion on Minority Norms Sparks Protests

The Dutch parliament passed a motion to collect data on the cultural and religious norms and values of Dutch people with a migration background, prompting protests and accusations of racism, while the government insists it's for integration research.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
cnn.com
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Amazon Sued for Allegedly Withholding Fast Delivery Service from Predominantly Black D.C. Neighborhoods

The District of Columbia sued Amazon for allegedly withholding its fastest delivery service from two predominantly Black neighborhoods, impacting nearly 50,000 Prime members and significantly slowing delivery times, while continuing to charge for Prime membership.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
welt.de
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German Court Orders Equal Overtime Pay for Part-Time Workers

The German Federal Labor Court ruled that part-time employees must receive overtime pay from the first overtime hour, impacting over 12 million workers, primarily women, and challenging existing collective bargaining agreements that grant overtime pay only after exceeding full-time hours.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
kathimerini.gr
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HIV Stigma and Discrimination Hinder Progress Despite Treatment Advancements

While HIV is now a manageable chronic illness, stigma and discrimination persist, impacting quality of life and access to care; studies in Greece and Cyprus reveal high levels of misinformation and prejudice, highlighting the need for targeted public awareness campaigns and policy changes.

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Kneecap Wins Discrimination Case Against UK Government Over Arts Grant

A Belfast rap group, Kneecap, successfully sued the UK government for £14,250 after then-minister Kemi Badenoch unlawfully withdrew their arts grant due to their political messaging; the band will donate the money to Northern Irish youth charities.

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48% Bias Score

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The Unexpected Power of Names

This article explores the surprising influence of names on personality, social perceptions, and life outcomes, drawing on various studies from across the globe.

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36% Bias Score

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