IX. Fill in the gaps with the appropriate prepositions from the box if necessary.

of (9); by (1); with (2); from (1); for (3); in (3); at (1); against (1); to (4); on (3); into (1); - (4)

1. It has been the claim _____ some historians that Britain has, _____ comparison _____ many other countries, been a haven _____ oppression _____ ethnic and religious minorities; and there are some outstanding examples _____ tolerance.

2. _____ the USA _____ this time, a number _____ dramatic and highly publicised cases advanced the cause _____ racial equality.

3. This was the forerunner _____ a succession _____ statutes designed to outlaw racial discrimination, each carrying the protection _____ discrimination a stage further.

4. The Race Relations Act 1976 made it unlawful to discriminate _____ racial grounds _____ relation _____ employment, training and education; and _____ the provision _____ goods and services.

5. _____ 17 June 1998, _____ the course _____ the Inquiry, assistant Commissioner Johnston, _____ behalf _____ Metropolitan Police apologized _____ the Lawrence family _____ failing to bring Stephen’s Killers _____ justice.

6. It is unlawful to discriminate _____ anyone because _____ his or her sex.

7. All disabled people must have an equal access ____justice.

8. Courts now have a duty to comply ____the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

9. They tried to intimidate him ____doing what they wanted.

10. The judge said that nothing could mitigate ___the cruelty with which had treated ___her child.

X. Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the active vocabulary:

1. Оказалось, что это был важный период в развитии законов, направленных против дискриминации.

2. Парламент постоянно принимает новые и более жёсткие законы для того, чтобы защитить людей от дискриминации.

3. Было бы глупо считать, что проблем дискриминации больше не существует.

4. Судьи никогда не должны допускать, чтобы свидетелей, будь это свидетель обвинения или свидетель защиты, запугивали.

5. Осознание того, как много вреда может быть причинено межрасовым (racial) отношениям и делу справедливости предвзятостью (предубеждением), и как много нужно сделать, чтобы устранить этот вред, возникло в ходе расследования по делу Стефана Лоренса.

6. Заместитель комиссара полиции от имени Столичной полиции извинился перед семьей Лоренсов за то, что они не смогли предать правосудию убийц Стефана.

Speaking

Exercises

I. Say whether the following statements are true or false. Explain why.

1. The problems of prejudice and discrimination do not remain among the most difficult, sensitive and important facing society today.

2. Credit for the steady improvement in the sphere of religious discrimination goes to many people: enlightened parents, teachers, and workers in the community, community leaders, sportsmen, entertainers.

3. Special arrangements may have to be made in advance of the trial for the convenience and comfort of the disabled.

4. The racial motivation for a crime mustn't be regarded as an aggravating factor.

5. After the Second World War, it became the policy the British Government to encourage people from South Asia and West Africa to come to Britain.