What visions of multicultural Britain are currently being canvassed? What problems do ethnic minorities still continue to face? What new policy initiatives are needed to tackle these problems? This text addresses these questions. It falls into three parts: the first part analyzes contemporary trends, articulates a vision of multicultural Britain and explores important theoretical controversies. The second part identifies the obstacles that stand in the way of a racism-free Britain, looking at current policy in areas such as immigration, employment, education, the criminal justice system as well as the role of the media. The final part offers a vision of a multi-cultural Britain, advancing new policies based on current research.