United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom today, the gypsies face discrimination even today in the forms of economic exclusion, poor healthcare, prejudice in the courts of justice, housing sector, political participation and being the victims of hate crimes. The gypsies are discriminated in access to employment and are excluded economically, leading to low employment rates and high poverty, harassment or dismissal for employment and even increasing substance abuse among the unemployed as a result of them being unable to find work.
The gypsies also receive healthcare, social care, education and other public services at a poor standard that is unacceptable and this manifests itself higher suicide rates along with generally poor health among the gypsy community as they cannot access good healthcare services. In addition, gypsy children have a dark future ahead as they are unable to receive a good education; those that manage to study for a few years also dropout eventually.
The gypsies also receive healthcare, social care, education and other public services at a poor standard that is unacceptable and this manifests itself higher suicide rates along with generally poor health among the gypsy community as they cannot access good healthcare services. In addition, gypsy children have a dark future ahead as they are unable to receive a good education; those that manage to study for a few years also dropout eventually.
Though not as bad as in Slovakia, as depicted above, gypsies still face unequal treatment.
Even in the courts of law, where everyone should be equal and receive fair trial, the gypsies continue to be persecuted and discriminated against. There is prejudice within pre-sentence reports, both from the police and the judiciary. With the greater likelihood of criminalisation at a young age, young gypsues are exposed to discrimination and cultural dislocation within the prison system, many a time causing them to commit suicide.
The gypsies are also lacking when it comes to housing. Gypsies find it difficult to find accommodation that is both safe and secure. In addition, gypsies are given houses where the site location is not only poor, but the house itself contains health hazards and sub-par standards in terms of safety. Instances include houses next to sewage works, decayed water fittings in the house and failings in fire safety.
The gypsies are also lacking when it comes to housing. Gypsies find it difficult to find accommodation that is both safe and secure. In addition, gypsies are given houses where the site location is not only poor, but the house itself contains health hazards and sub-par standards in terms of safety. Instances include houses next to sewage works, decayed water fittings in the house and failings in fire safety.
Nor is the housing issue as bad as it is in Hungary, but it continues to be problematic.
Lastly, gypsies are excluded from political participation as they are excluded for policies and initiatives which push for equality, leaving them behind as outcasts.