In reply to Baroness Flather letter (AV dated 22nd July 17) I must say she is herself discriminating against Hindus. She and others have made references to India, that of 1947 makes no sense in today's Britain. For her to hide behind the ideals of equality and especially women rights, she should look at other minorities where there is a bigger problem.
I would like to remind readers this piece of law is based on poor evidence of 32 individuals (hearsay) of whom many are Sikhs, not even Hindus. The report (Caste Discrimination and harassment in GB in 2010) by NIESR is a poor example of research some quotes from it, by no means exhaustive.
"It is impossible to categorically determine whether caste discrimination and harassment within the meaning of the Act has occurred; to identify caste discrimination with absolute certainty ; the evidence presented was inconclusive; there is little evidence on caste discrimination and harassment in Britain; evidence from publications and from the pro-legislation lobby groups, too little information was given to be able to make a judgement".
I urge her to read this document in full rather than rely on other views.
Jayesh A Patel
Wimbledon
