The Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) was a non-departmental public body in the United Kingdom created to promote racial equality and combat racial discrimination. It was established in 1976 under the Race Relations Act 1976 and was replaced by the Equality and Human Rights Commission in 2006. Its purpose was to ensure that all individuals in the UK could live free from racial discrimination, and to promote racial equality in all aspects of life, including employment, education, housing, and healthcare.
CRE aimed to end discrimination against minority ethnic and racial communities in employment, housing and other areas of life. It monitored and reported on race relations and discrimination, published policy advice and guidance, and provided grants to organizations that work to promote racial equality. It also provided legal advice and assistance to individuals and groups experiencing discrimination, and investigated alleged cases of discrimination. The scope of CRE’s work included lobbying for change in existing laws and policies, and educating the public about racial equality.