A screening of Riot from Wrong followed by a Q&A. Thursday 16 August 2012, 8pm Portobello Pop Up Cinema, 3 Acklam Road, London W10 Panel discussion with: The filmmakers Stafford Scott of the Tottenham Defence Campaign Akala Related links See the Facebook events listing Download a flyer here Read a IRR News review of Riot
Geography: South-East England
Jury applauded for critical inquest verdict
On Thursday 1 August, an inquest jury delivered a damning verdict on the death of Sean Rigg at Brixton police station in August 2008. On 1 August 2012, Southwark Coroner’s court was packed. It was standing room only, as the family of Sean Rigg, their supporters, lawyers and the press waited to hear the verdict.
Digital initiatives for undocumented youth
A recent workshop, Undoc Camp, brought together migrant supporters, activists and lawyers with software developers and designers to help young migrants with irregular status. ‘Who gave you permission to be here? Can I see your forms? You haven’t filled them in properly. You shouldn’t be here. Fill in this form. The one you’ve used is
Clearing Roma off the streets
The run-up to the Olympics has seen the Metropolitan Police and the London Evening Standard reinvigorate efforts to disperse homeless Roma from central London’s streets. On 17 July 2012, the Metropolitan Police Service announced a three-month pilot project to strengthen existing relationships with the Romanian police. This is the latest development in a drive to
‘The riots’ screening
A film, based on a critically acclaimed play, investigating what triggered last August’s riots, followed by a panel discussion. Monday 6 August 2012, 7pm West Green Learning Centre, West Green Road, London N15 3RB Speakers Gillian Slovo – playwright Owen Jones – author Stafford Scott– community activist Related links Haringey Independent Cinema Tottenham Defence Campaign
Jimmy Mubenga’s family devastated
The family of Jimmy Mubenga has been left devastated by the recent decision not to prosecute the three G4S officers involved in his death. Jimmy, a father of five, died after being restrained on a plane at Heathrow airport in October 2010. His family have been waiting since that time for the police to complete
Perverse failure to prosecute G4S over Jimmy Mubenga’s death
Below we reproduce Frances Webber’s letter to the Guardian about the CPS’ failure to prosecute the G4S officers involved in Jimmy Mubenga’s death. The Crown Prosecution Service’s decision not to prosecute G4S or its guards for the death of Jimmy Mubenga (No prosecution of G4S guards for deportee’s death on plane, 18 July) seems perverse,
How long is indefinite?
A screening of the documentaries, ‘How long is indefinite?’ and ‘Hamedullah: the road home’, with a Q & A session with the filmmakers. Tuesday 24 July 2012, 7pm 93 Feet East Bar, 150 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL Related links How long is indefinite? Hamedullah: the road home NCADC
Pregnant women in detention
An open meeting on pregnant women in detention and what can be done. Tuesday 17 July 2012, 6-8pm Garden Court Chambers, 57-60 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3L Speakers include: Raza Halim – Garden Court Chambers Jane Ryan – Bhatt Murphy Solicitors Jane Grant – Midwife Theresa Schleicher – Medical Justice an ex-detainee Related links
Action against changes to the immigration rules
A joint action against proposed changes to the immigration rules. Monday 9 July 2012, 4.30pm Home Office, Marsham Street London SW1P 4DF Related Links Action for ESOL JCWI Migrants Rights Network