The second of a post-election three-part series on civil liberties in the UK observes how the Queen’s Speech immigration proposals contain more of the same old deterrence policies, creating more desperation, in the face of the biggest refugee crisis since World War II. According to an investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, in just the
Theme: Violence and harassment
‘Go Home’: Mapping Immigration Controversy
A one day conference aimed at academics and activists, discussing the findings of the Mapping Immigration Controversy project. Wednesday 10 June 2015, 9.30am-6.30pm. The Social Sciences Building, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL Speakers include: Bridget Anderson – University of Oxford Rita Chadha -Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London Suresh Grover -The Monitoring
Stop Operation Shield
Community leafleting for ‘Knowing your Rights’ sessions to link and building across London’s housing estates to stop Operation Shield! Every Saturday from 6 June to 1 July 2015, 12-2pm Brixton Tube Station, Brixton Road, London SW9 8HE Related links Facebook event listing IRR News: Archaic Operation Shield? IRR News: Met introduces collective punishment measures IRR News: The
Preventing violent extremism?
An Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) conference on the UK government’s PREVENT strategy. Saturday 13 June 2015, 2-5pm Amanah Centre, 251 Commercial Road, London E1 2BT Speakers: Arun Kundnani – New York University Leroy Logan – Founder & Chairman of REALLITY, retired policeman Cerie Bullivant – CAGE Marie Breen-Smyth – University of Surrey Katy Sian
Institutionalised Racism in Europe, Dead Bodies, and the State
A public meeting on the the NSU trial in Germany, the Roma killings in Hungary and beyond. Friday 5 June 2015, 6-7.30pm Room 226, Oktober 6 u. 7, School of Public Policy at Central European University, Budapest, Hungary Panelists include: Liz Fekete – London-based director of the Institute of Race Relations and head of its European research programme
Calendar of racism and resistance (8 – 21 May 2015)
A fortnightly resource for anti-racist and social justice campaigns, highlighting key events in the UK and Europe. Policing and criminal justice 8 May: A mental health trust and the Metropolitan Police are accused of trying to cover up alleged racism towards patients during a night in 2012 when 48 officers – some in riot gear – were
Where the war on welfare and the war on migrants and refugees lead
The war on welfare has parallels with the war on migrants and refugees, both in terms of rhetoric and impact. The war on welfare claimants, ramped up over the last few years, is with a Conservative victory now set to intensify. The next phase of George Osborne’s ‘deficit reduction plan’ has already begun. And although
Under attack we fight back
A meeting for supporters of the Mark Duggan campaign and community members to discuss the role of Operation Trident in Duggan’s death and wider issues of police corruption and malpractice. Sunday 7 June 2015, 2-4pm North London Community House, Moorefield Road, Tottenham, London N17 6PY Speakers: Courtenay Griffiths QC Marcia Rigg – sister of Sean
Challenging state and corporate impunity
A day long conference bringing together people from a range of organisations to discuss how to hold state and corporate institutions to account. Friday 19 June 2015, 9am-5pm University of Liverpool in London campus, 33 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG Participants include: Tony Bunyan – Statewatch Suresh Grover – The Monitoring Group Deborah Hargreaves – High Pay
Racial discrimination and criminal justice in the EU
A British Academy panel discussion exploring the issues at the nexus of race, EU law and policing. Thursday 9 July 2015, 6-7.30pm The British Academy, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH Speakers: Ben Bowling – Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, King’s College London Momodou Jallow – Vice-President, European Network Against Racism in Europe