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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Meg Hill

Year-long inquiry finds ‘systemic racism’ in UK maternity care

A year-long investigation into UK maternity care has found that “systemic racism” is experienced by black, Asian and mixed ethnicity women.

Charity Birthrights said the findings included evidence of a lack of physical and psychological safety; experiences of being ignored and disbelieved; dehumanisation; coercion and a lack of choice and consent.

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