Equality Champion sparks two-hour Tynwald debate
A number of MHKs have called for a major societal change in attitudes towards racism on the Isle of Man.
Tynwald has been engaged in a two-hour 'general debate' on the topic this afternoon, started by Equality Champion Jane Poole-Wilson MLC.
She said when it comes to racial discrimination, there can be a gap between what people say and what they do:
Chief Minister Howard Quayle sought to condemn racism, "in all its forms and manifestations":
He also pointed to work government has done on the issue, but said it can't tackle discrimination alone:
It was the last item on this month's Tynwald Order Paper.
Given that it was a general debate, there was no vote and nothing passed.
Chris Thomas is a departure from his 'autocratic' predecessors, says infrastructure minister
Island housing issues an 'injustice' for young people says expert
'Community minded people' encouraged to stand for local authority
Parkinson's UK to visit Isle of Man for research event