1. Social Inclusion Post Brexit:  The Experiences of Gypsy, Traveller and Roma Communities
Dr Zoë James

2. EU pledge to bring at least 20 million people out of poverty and social exclusion by 2020
Specific populations such as the Roma are especially challenged: two-thirds are unemployed, one in two children attends kindergarten and only 15% complete secondary school.
2011 EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies
scrutiny of existing and prospective EU member states monitoring of “anti-Gypsyism”, and;
securing civil and human rights as a condition of joining the EU.
Hate Crime Agenda
Hate Crimes
Hate incidents
UK Implementation of EU policy
European Union Policy

3. UK Policy Informed by the EU: UK strategy
Utilising existing laws intended to challenge discrimination and prejudice
Country-specific strategy’s for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Localism in Action
Assessment of UK strategy by EU as monitoring
Education
Employment
Health
Housing
Anti-discrimination
Funding
Structural priorities that should be considered in the UK:
Monitoring the impact of mainstream measures and activities undertaken on Roma should be considered.
Dialogue between Travellers and Gypsies and local and regional authorities should be reinforced.
UK Policy

4. Brexit and Gypsies, Travellers and Roma
Retaining commitment to social inclusion through measures of engagement?
Integrating EU strategy into UK priorities at a challenging time?
Providing an opportunity for change?
Questioning the reality of EU impact on Gypsy, Traveller and Roma lives?
Driving change from below – the role of civil society?
Shifting perceptions of Gypsies, Travellers and Roma?
Brexit and Gypsies, Travellers and Roma