Reporting racism, either as a victim, witness or a supporter, can be a confusing and complex task to navigate. Whether you yourself have experienced racism, witnessed it happening to someone else or come across it online, it is important to take action, report it and make a formal complaint, even in cases where taking a legal route may prove challenging. We hope that the below article will help you recognise what actually happened, what steps to take next, where to report it, and what are your rights as a victim.

If you believe the content or behaviour you are reporting is prohibited in Ireland, please contact relevant authorities listed below, so they can accurately assess it for possible violations of law. However, before you go ahead with making a complaint, please take a moment and read our previous article listing what you should take under consideration while reporting racism. 

We encourage the reporting of ALL types of racist incidents to iReport.ie and relevant bodies and we hope that this article will make this process easier and clearer for those affected.

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IDENTIFYING THE FORM OF RACISM

Before you report racism, recognise what happened

Before you report a racist incident, you should identify the form of racism that has taken place. Was it discrimination in employment or in access to services, which relates to equality legislation, or a criminal act which relates to criminal law? See bolow for information what racist crime and discrimination are, as answering this important question is crucial to determine where and how you should prorgress with reporting the incident.