Racist violence in Europe is sustained by cultures of impunity, as reports by Amnesty International, and Médecins du Monde and the Greek Council for Refugees make clear. Two reports published last month document in harrowing detail the reality and impact of racist violence across Europe, as well as its intensification against a backdrop of economic
Theme: Alternative voices on integration
Justice Denied screening
A screening of Ken Fero’s documentary ‘Justice Denied’, followed by a discussion. Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 6pm-8pm Brixton Community Base, Talma Road, London SW2 1AS Discussion with representatives from: Anti Raids Network London Campaign Against Police and State Violence RELATED LINKS Anti Raids Network London Campaign Against Police and State Violence Migrant Media on vimeo
Second joint enterprise inquiry to examine impact on BME communities
The House of Commons Justice Committee is set to hold a further inquiry into joint enterprise. Since 2010 the prisoners’ support group JENGbA (Joint Enterprise – Not Guilty by Association) has been campaigning to reform the legal doctrine of joint enterprise, also known as common purpose. Joint enterprise allows for individuals who ‘knowingly assisted or
March for justice for Kingsley Burrell
A march and demonstration for Kingsley Burrell, on the third anniversary of his death in custody. Saturday 31 May 2014 1pm – leaves Holyhead School, Holyhead Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 0HN 2.30pm – arrive at Lloyd House, Police Headquarters, Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6NQ 2.30-4pm – rally with speakers RELATED LINKS See the Facebook page
Deaths in immigration detention: 1989-2017
Below we list all deaths that have taken place in immigration removal and short-term holding centres since 1989; we also list those who have died shortly after release from immigration detention. There have been thirty-four deaths in immigration removal centres since 1989; three women and the rest men. Harmondsworth detention centre accounts for nine deaths; five
The Muslims are Coming!
Saleh Mamon reviews The Muslims are Coming! Islamophobia, Extremism and the Domestic War on Terror, by Arun Kundnani. In this remarkably ambitious work, Arun Kundnani attempts to address two key issues: why Islam is considered the root of terrorism and how Muslim citizenship is becoming conditional on abandoning belief. Kundnani’s thorough investigation leads him to
David Oluwale fundraising event
A fundraiser for the David Oluwale Memorial Association on the 45th anniversary of his death. Saturday 5 May 2014, 7pm Left Bank Leeds, Cardigan Road, Leeds LS6 1LJ Including: Music Food Spoken word Arts and crafts RELATED LINKS David Oluwale Memorial Association Download a flyer here
Establishing a framework for understanding the rise of fascism
A review of a report on the extent of Golden Dawn’s penetration of the Greek state. An excellent free downloadable report published by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation is not only an essential primer for understanding the parliamentary rise of the neo-nazi criminal organisation Golden Dawn (GD), but a much-needed corrective to academic fashions that see
‘Po Po’ film screening
A screening of ‘Po Po’, a film about the death of Jason McPherson in police custody, followed by a Q&A with his sister Samantha Patterson and director Ken Fero. Saturday 26 April 2014, 2.30pm The Tabernacle, 35 Powis Square, London W11 2AY Related links Migrant Media UFFC
Deaths in detention: are lessons being learned?
The AGM of the Association of Visitors to Immigration Detainees highlighting the rising number of deaths in immigration detention. Wednesday 14 May 2014, 6.15-8.30pm Garden Court Chambers, 57-60 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3LJ Speakers include: Deborah Coles – Inquest Nigel Newcomen – Prison and Probation Ombudsman Related links Association of Visitors to Immigration Detainees INQUEST