Defacing the Dignity of Minorities through the Prism of the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Plight of BAME Groups in Britain

This article examines the dignity of minority groups through prism Covid-19 pandemic in Britain. It argues that, despite significant achievements by successive governments promoting equality Britain; emergence has shown that BAME still face undignified treatments which affirm status-quo. In respect UN Charter and international law, this contends ‘right to equality’ is a recognised established human right principle, seeking protect worth all beings without distinction. Procedurally, government public institutions owe it as sector duty (PSED), implement creative substantive policies/programmes foster equal opportunities for individuals thrive. Similarly, though Equality Act 2010 legal remedies stem discriminatory practices places work; however, Pandemic demonstrates groups’ remain marginalised including LGBT community. Furthermore, draws on researches conducted Institute Fiscal Studies, Oxford Independent Research Centre, National Health Service UK’s Parliament’s records, contend were disproportionately suppressed due unfavourable governmental institutional policies. Lastly, concludes suffered at hands agencies during compromises people’s dignity. Keywords: Groups, Covid-19, Dignity, Discriminatory policies, Human Rights DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/135-01 Publication date: August 31 st 2023