Author name: Alyson Malach

Understanding the New Draft Equality Act Code of Practice (2026)

The UK Government and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have published a new draft Code of Practice for services, public functions, and associations under the Equality Act 2010. This matters because the Code explains how organisations should apply equality law in practice — including schools, colleges, councils, charities, businesses, leisure providers, and membership […]

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Muslims in the UK: Representation, Contribution and Breaking Stereotypes

There are approximately 3.9–4 million Muslims living in the UK, representing around 6.5% of the population in England and Wales according to the 2021 Census.   Yet public conversations about Muslims in Britain are too often shaped by misinformation, stereotypes or fear rather than evidence.  The reality is that British Muslims contribute significantly across healthcare,

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Beyond “Unconscious Bias”: What the Science of Racism Means for NHS, Policing, Education and Employers

EDUK Professional Insight Blog Foreword At Equality and Diversity UK (EDUK), we often hear organisations describe racism as an issue of “unconscious bias” alone. While unconscious bias is real and evidenced within research, reducing racism solely to something people are unaware of can unintentionally weaken accountability, minimise harm, and prevent meaningful organisational change. An edited

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Antisemitism: Media and accountability lessons for us all

When Political Commentary Crosses the Line What employers, educators, and organisations must learn about antisemitic imagery, accountability, reputation, and workplace culture Disclaimer The image featured in this article is a screenshot of a social media post circulating online at the time of writing. It is included for the purpose of discussion, education, media literacy, and

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Would You Hide Me? 

Black. Jewish. Unapologetic.  Inspired by the growing fear, trauma and silence surrounding antisemitism in Britain today, and the question many Jewish families are now quietly asking: “Would they hide me?” Opening Poem — The Question We Should Never Have to Ask Would you hide me if they came?If hatred once again had name?If windows smashed

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Keeping Jewish Communities – and All Protected Groups – Safe in UK Education and Workplaces: Actions, Not Words

Across the UK, there has been a documented rise in antisemitic incidents alongside broader hate incidents affecting many protected groups. In law, the Equality Act 2010 is clear: religion or belief is a protected characteristic, and organisations have a legal duty to prevent discrimination, harassment and victimisation. But legal compliance alone is not enough. The

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Listening, Learning and Acting Together: Why are British Jews afraid?

Foreword: This Is Not Abstract – This Is Happening Here Across the UK and here in Greater Manchester recent months have seen a disturbing rise in antisemitic incidents: verbal abuse in the street, intimidation outside places of worship, online harassment spilling into real-world threats, and Jewish individuals being targeted simply for who they are. These

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