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Pontins says sorry to Gypsy and Traveller communities over discrimination



EHRC investigation found 11 unlawful acts aimed at barring Irish Travellers from Pontins’ holiday parks


Pontins has issued an apology to Gypsy and Traveller communities after an investigation by the equality watchdog uncovered discriminatory practices by the holiday park operator.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) served Pontins with an unlawful act notice in February after an investigation found practices aimed at barring Irish Travellers from its holiday parks between 2013 and 2018.

In response to the investigation Pontins, which is owned by Britannia Jinky Jersey Ltd, has apologised to the Gypsy and Traveller communities and described its practices as “clearly wrong”.

A spokesperson for Pontins said on Monday: “On behalf of the owners, directors, senior managers and all of us here at Pontins, we would like to reiterate our apologies regarding the serious issues raised by the EHRC in their report.


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