issue codes of practice containing such guidance as its thinks fit for the elimination of discrimination in the field of rented housing and for the promotion of equality of opportunity in the field of rented housing between persons of different racial groups. The Housing Act 1988 also imposes a duty on the Housing Corporation and Housing Action Trusts to make appropriate arrangements with a view to ensuring that their various functions are carried out with due regard to eliminating unlawful racial discrimination and to promoting equality of opportunity, and good relations, between persons of different racial groups. 36. The Education Reform Act 1988 will extend throughout the education sector and will ensure that grant-maintained schools will still have a duty to promote equal opportunities and be eligible for grants under section 11 of the Local Government Act 1966 to help meet the special needs of members of ethnic minorities. The law on incitement to racial hatred has also been strengthened; this is described in connection with the relevant articles of the Covenant. Political and religious discrimination 37. Discrimination on grounds of political or religious belief has not been a significant problem in Great Britain for many years. An exceptional situation prevails in Northern Ireland, as described in paragraphs 47 to 50 below. Some religions, such as Judaism or Sikhism, are protected by the Race Relations Act 1976, since both Jews and Sikhs are regarded as racial groups. Various statutory disabilities have in the past been imposed upon Jews and Roman Catholics. For the most part, these were gradually removed during the course of the last century, although it was only during the present administration's term that the bar to a Roman Catholic holding the office of CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 8 Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, the Government's chief judicial officer 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the topic of anti-discrimination laws and policies in the context of housing, education, and employment, with a specific emphasis on racial and religious discrimination. The language used is formal and legislative, suggesting that the text is related to government policies or regulations.

**Category**
Education, Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief