Recognise Chagossian community as a distinct category in official UK statistics — 57 signatures. Status: open.
Many Chagossians are former residents of the British Indian Ocean Territory, removed in the 1960s–70s. The UK recognises them as a community while stating there is no permanent population. We call for formal recognition as a distinct ethnic group in UK official statistics.
Chagossians were removed from the British Indian Ocean Territory in the 1960s–70s and share a distinct history, culture and identity. We believe that formal recognition in official UK statistics would ensure coherence across legislation, policy and public administration, including official classification and status.
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