The Illegal Migration Bill is now law. What does this mean for people seeking safety?
By Julia Tinsley-Kent and an asylum seeker in Home Office accommodation When the Nationality and Borders Act became law last year, many of us thought the UK’s hostile approach to asylum and immigration couldn’t get any worse. We were wrong. The Illegal Migration Bill was introduced in early March 2023 and was met with widespread […]
The Anti-BDS Bill | Episode 11 (July 2023)
In this episode of “Community Policy Speaks”, we discuss the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (A.K.A. the Anti-BDS Bill) and its impact on the overall landscape of democracy & human rights in the UK. Featuring:
Islamophobia, PREVENT, & the UK Asylum System
Join the Community Policy Forum & the Migrants’ Rights Network in our discussion on Islamophobia, PREVENT, and the UK asylum system. What are the main challenges faced by Muslim refugees & asylum seekers in the UK, how have Government rhetoric & policies impacted their experiences, what role does PREVENT play in the UK’s immigration &
The Bloom Review | Episode 10 (May 2023)
In this episode of “Community Policy Speakers”, we explore the Government-commissioned Bloom Review and the implications it could have for faith communities in the UK. Featuring:
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