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 & asylum system?
With:
- Dr Layla Aitlhadj: Director of Prevent Watch & Co-author of the People’s Review of Prevent
- Linsay Taylor: Head of Community Engagement and Development at MEND
- Julia Tinsley-Kent: Policy and Strategic Communications Manager at the Migrants’ Rights Network
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