Representation in Politics
Join the Community Policy Forum in our discussion on representation in politics. What steps can be taken to facilitate greater gender representation in politics, what opportunities exist for minorities/young people to enter into politics, and how can we promote political participation? With:
The Illegal Migration Bill | Episode 9 (March 2023)
The Community Policy Forum Podcast is back! In our first episode of the year, we explore the Illegal Migration Bill. What are the origins of the bill, why is it considered problematic, and how can it be contextualised within the Government’s wider anti-refugee policies? Featuring:
The Shawcross Review of PREVENT: In Conversation with John Holmwood and Richard McNeil-Willson
Join the Community Policy Forum for a conversation about the Shawcross Review of PREVENT. What are the origins of the review, what are its core issues, and what implications could it have for our democracy? With:
Islamophobia and the Online Safety Bill: Islamophobia Awareness Month 2022
Join the Community Policy Forum for our second Islamophobia Awareness Month event discussing Islamophobia and the Online Safety Bill. What are the key problems with the bill, what are its impacts, and how is Islamophobia manifested in the media/online spaces, more generally? Panellists:
Intersectional Experiences of Islamophobia: Islamophobia Awareness Month 2022
Join the Community Policy Forum for our Islamophobia Awareness Month event discussing intersectional experiences of Islamophobia. How can specific identities (centred on race, gender, & religious sect) impact one’s experience of Islamophobia? Panellists:
Who is Welcome? Islamophobia, Migration Policy and Discourse
The Ukrainian conflict and the responses it elicited triggered a long-overdue discussion about how race and religion intersect with immigration and refugee policies. Commentary such as “Ukraine isn’t a place like Iraq and Afghanistan” and “this is a civilised place” saturated both media and political narratives, further exemplifying the Islamophobia t
Podcast: Refugees: Racism, Policies & Opportunities | Episode 8 (November 2022)
Join the Community Policy Forum for our latest podcast episode! What policies are impacting refugees in the UK; how have these policies evolved over time with the various Home Secretaries; what role can the private sector play in empowering refugees; and how can we bring greater awareness to the situation of refugees worldwide? Featuring:
Responding to Islamophobia in the Academy
By Izram Chaudry Download as PDF Abstract Islamophobia has now arguably become the most ‘acceptable’ form of racism. It has permeated across the consciousness of society impacting all institutions – including academia. Islamophobia has gained traction by taking a sophisticated yet sinister turn to operate in a more subtle, nuanced and discreet fashion com
Understanding the Leicester Tensions
Join the Community Policy Forum as we examine the recent tensions in Leicester. What has happened, what has the local/national response been, and how can such tensions be avoided in the future? Guests: Claudia Webbe: Member of Parliament for Leicester East Cllr Sharmen Rahman: Leicester City Council (Stoneygate) Shockat Adam Patel: Leicester resident, activist,
British politics and Rishi Sunak’s new Government offers little hope for minority communities
By Kazim Ukka Recent years have seen considerable progress in the representation of ethnic minorities within British politics. At the last General Election in 2019, 65 MPs from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds were elected to the House of Commons, marking a fourfold increase compared to a decade earlier whereby there were just […]