Prejudice against Travellers is alive and well, as was demonstrated in the media backlash against Travellers following the imprisonment of farmer Tony Martin for killing 16-year-old Traveller Fred Barras, who attempted to burgle Martin's farmhouse.
Treated with derision
It's no wonder that Traveller young people are the most disadvantaged group in society, suffering bullying at school, prejudice when seeking employment, and suspicion and abuse when they try to access facilities enjoyed by their peers.
The British Medical Association describes Travellers as "the most at-risk health group in the UK", and Ofsted reports show that educational attainment is poor for many Traveller children in secondary school.
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