In this ever evolving climate of increased tolerance and acceptance of race, culture and gender, for some unknown reason the realm of tattooed people are still often considered an underclass or deviants of society.  With the battle against discrimination at the forefront of societies values acceptance of expressive individuals should be inclusive in fair treatment and opportunity. They are no less qualified or experienced than those in equal position without tattoos, the negative stigma attached to donning a tattoo is unrealistic and unfair, in many circumstances tattoos are a just a way of marking an experience or partial healing of a grievance, the same as wearing a necklace or a ring.  Our society is changing in many different directions, if it is accepted by officials that people can be bought to justice for treating race, gender or sexual orientation unfairly, why should tattooed people be discriminated against for "the COLOURS of their skin!"

The Equality Act 2010 needs to be amended :)