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A wake-up call for equality


A new Working Group has been set up to help create a more inclusive profession

Richard Young

Posted 08 January 2021 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Analysis|Inside Trading Standards|National


ANALYSIS: The killing of George Floyd prompted organisations across the world to confront racism and inequality. This feature reflects on what meaningful action, leadership and lasting cultural change should look like.

The brutal and appalling killing of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, sent shockwaves around the US and beyond, sparking international protests against the endemic forms of racism and discrimination which blight the lives of millions. For many, Floyd’s death served as a wake-up call, bringing to the fore the responsibility of individuals and orga...

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