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:
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:
Podcast: Mental Health in Muslim Communities | Episode 7 (October 2022)
Join the Community Policy Forum for our latest podcast episode to mark World Mental Health Day (10th October). What mental health concerns affect British Muslim communities, what are some barriers to Muslims accessing mental health support, and how are Muslim organisations seeking to address these? Featuring:
Podcast: Understanding the Far-Right and Islamophobia | Episode 6 (August 2022)
Join the Community Policy Forum for our podcast discussing Islamophobia and the far-right. What is the nature of the far-right movement and how does it drive anti-Muslim hatred in the UK? Guests: Dr Chris Allen: Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Leicester Faiza Mukith: CEO of the Islamophobia Response Unit (IRU) Kazim Ukka […]
Podcast: Islamophobia Through the Lens of Women’s Rights | Episode 5 (July 2022)
Join the Community Policy Forum for our podcast discussing Islamophobia in the name of women’s rights. How has the overturning of Roe v. Wade perpetuated Islamophobic tropes and how does Islamophobia impact Muslim women, in general? Guests: Naz Shah MP – Co-Chair of the APPG on British Muslims Dr Sara R. Farris – Sociologist and […]
Podcast: Will the Online Safety Bill make Muslims safer online? | Episode 4 (June 2022)
Join the Community Policy Forum for our podcast discussing the Online Safety Bill. What is the Online Safety Bill, how can it be improved, and does it do an effective job in protecting vulnerable communities, particularly Muslims? Guests: Kyle Taylor (Host) – Founder and Director of Fair Vote UK Professor Julian Petley – Professor of […]
Podcast: The PREVENT Strategy | Episode 3 (May 2022)
Join the Community Policy Forum for our podcast discussing the PREVENT Strategy. What is PREVENT, how has it impacted human rights in the UK, and what can communities/groups do if they have concerns about PREVENT and the upcoming Shawcross Review? Guests: Ilyas Nagdee – Racial Justice Lead at Amnesty International and co-author of Race to […]
Podcast: The Uyghur Genocide | Episode 2 (April 2022)
Join the Community Policy Forum for our second podcast, discussing the genocide of Uyghur Muslims in China. Who are the Uyghurs, what is their plight, and how can we help them from our position here in the UK? Guests: Nusrat Ghani MP – Member of Parliament for Wealden Rahima Mahmut – UK Director of the […]
Podcast: The Human Rights Act Reform Consultation | Episode 1 (March 2022)
Join the Community Policy Forum for our first ever podcast, discussing the British government’s proposal to overhaul the Human Rights Act 1998. What might the consequences of the proposal be for the rights of historically marginalised communities and for our human rights, in general?: Guests: Anne McLaughlin MP – Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Immigration