IRR News stories
New report says Islamophobia warps integration efforts
On 14 May, BME activists, educationalists and professionals working within Muslim communities and on integration issues from five European countries will meet to publicly discuss the findings of the Institute of Race Relations' pan-European research project into Integration, Islamophobia and civil rights in Europe.
8 May 2008 (452 words)
Nigerians in the UK urge boycott of British Airways
British Airways has been criticised over its handling of a forced deportation and its treatment of Nigerian passengers on a flight from Heathrow airport.
8 May 2008 (384 words)
Protests break out in removal centres across the UK
Detainees in Harmondsworth and Yarl's Wood removal centres have been taking action in the last month in protest against the conditions inside the centres and the 'fast track' processing of their asylum claims.
17 April 2008 (704 words)
Campaigning victory for Sukula famliy
Three years after contacting IRR News and launching their anti-deportation campaign, the Sukula family have won indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
10 April 2008 (394 words)
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Forthcoming events
No deportations to Iraq!
Bristol No Borders is calling for support for their picket of the International Organization for Migration.
15 May 2008 (45 words)
Writers and artists for David Oluwale
The David Oluwale Memorial Committee presents an evening of information and poetry.
15 May 2008 (93 words)
Protecting vulnerable children and young adults
A conference for everyone with an interest in the welfare of children and young people to increase their awareness of bullying.
16 May 2008 (109 words)
News from other sources
croydon advertiser
Judge orders compensation for discriminated council employee
A Black employee at Croydon Council has received compensation after she was denied the same pay rise as two White colleagues. The judge found that this was due to her race, although this was not necessarily a 'conscious act' on the part of her boss.
9 May 2008
independent
Non-EU football stars will have to take English test
Footballers and managers from outside the EU will have to pass an English test before they are allowed to work in the UK under new immigration rules. They will have to demonstrate a basic knowledge of English before they are granted work visas.
8 May 2008
bbc news
'Gangmaster' has licence revoked
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority has revoked the licence of a company that it claimed imposed 'forced labour' conditions on migrant workers. Around 200 people, mainly from Poland, were taken to Scotland to pick flowers.
8 May 2008
bbc news
Car bomber brother back in India
The brother of a man who died in a car bomb attack on Glasgow Airport has been deported to India. He was given an 18-month sentence for withholding information about the attack, but was freed for deportation due to time served on remand.
8 May 2008
bbc news
Arrests in racist chainsaw threat
Four people have been arrested following a racially motivated incident in Bolton involving a chainsaw. Three people were seen verbally abusing a group of Asian men, before a 17-year-old girl allegedly threatened them with a chainsaw.
8 May 2008
bbc news
Brown rejects cap on immigration
Gordon Brown has said that immigration is good for the UK and has rejected calls for an annual limit of numbers.
6 May 2008
worthing herald
Hearing for soldier who claimed racial discrimination
A 33-year-old Jamaican soldier, serving with the Welsh Guards, who has alleged racial discrimination by military staff and abuse in barracks, is due to appear before an employment tribunal.
6 May 2008
independent
Bishop attacks migrant policy
The Catholic Bishop of Brentwood has called the attitude of government to thousands of failed migrants as shameful and has called for a one-off amnesty.
6 May 2008
independent
Concerns about election of BNP assembly member
Dave Prentis, general secretary of Unison, has expressed concerns for race relations in London after the election of a BNP member to the London assembly.
6 May 2008
skelmersdale advertiser
Family escape arson attack
A Black family had to escape their home with the help of neighbours using a trampoline following an arson attack. A group of youths had gathered outside the house shouting racial abuse before the attack.
1 May 2008
