The Rwanda Bill | ‘Community Policy Speaks’ Podcast Episode 13
In this episode of our podcast, “Community Policy Speaks”, we explore the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill. Where has this bill come from, how does it fit within the Government’s wider immigration policy, and what’s next for the bill? Featuring:
Palestine Solidarity & Islamophobia Awareness Month | ‘Community Policy Speaks’ Podcast Episode 12
In this episode of “Community Policy Speaks”, we discuss the new wave of pro-Palestinian activism and how recent events have inflamed Islamophobia at home. Featuring:
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 | ‘Community Policy Speaks’ Podcast Episode 11
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 | ‘Community Policy Speaks’ Podcast Episode 10
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 | ‘Community Policy Speaks’ Podcast Episode 9
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: