July 2007
Some stories
Legal action over Harmondsworth public inquiry refusal
Liberty, the civil and human rights organisation, has started legal proceedings on behalf of three detainees held at Harmondsworth removal centre in west London, who alleged that they were mistreated in the aftermath of a disturbance at the centre in November 2006.
26 July 2007 (680 words)
Remembering Babak Ahadi
Last week, the Iranian Refugee Association in Birmingham held a picket in memory of Babak Ahadi, who took his life in July 2005 after his asylum claim was dismissed by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunal (IAT) in Sheldon, Birmingham.
25 July 2007 (196 words)
Racism in European elections
A report on the role that racism has played in recent elections and electioneering across Europe has just been published by the IRR.
19 July 2007 (287 words)
Landmark fight against police racism in Norway
The campaign for a full, independent inquiry into the death in police custody of a 48-year-old Nigerian man last autumn is proving a watershed in the fight against institutionalised racism in Norway.
12 July 2007 (764 words)
Project Worker on Black History Collection
5 July 2007 (100 words)
Medical Justice launch party
The fun was definitely put into fundraising at the launch party of campaigning charity Medical Justice at London nightclub Cargo on 3 July.
5 July 2007 (351 words)
Scotland rallies against terrorism
Following a spate of racial violence against Muslims in Scotland in response to the attack on Glasgow airport, various Muslim community groups are organising a 'Scotland United Against Terror' rally in Glasgow's George Square this weekend.
5 July 2007 (313 words)
Black history project launched
The Institute of Race Relations has been awarded a grant of £49,800 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to create an educational Black History Collection.
5 July 2007 (467 words)