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Two murders investigated as racist
In the recent furore about the murders of young people, it may have been overlooked that two look distinctly as though they were racially motivated.
28 August 2008 (425 words)
Appeal for funds to send Iraqi man home
The International Federation of Iraqi Refugees (IFIR) is appealing for funds to send the body of Mohammad Hussain home to Iraq to be buried after he died from cancer on 3 August 2008.
7 August 2008 (479 words)
Control order bans contact with ex-Guantanamo detainee
A recent court hearing has banned a desperately ill man, whose daily movements are restricted by a control order, from having any contact with Moazzam Begg, who was detained in Guantanamo Bay for nearly three years.
31 July 2008 (378 words)
Victory for Southall Black Sisters
On 18 July at the High Court, Southall Black Sisters (SBS) won a major victory against Ealing Council which had cut funding for its services for BME women suffering from domestic violence.
24 July 2008 (508 words)
Pupils speak in support of Kamal Begi
Students at an east London school are hoping against hope that their campaign will stop the deportation of their Afghani classmate, Kamal Begi.
17 July 2008 (690 words)
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Mother and step-father jailed for baby murder
The mother and step-father of 'mixed-race' Ruby Spink have been jailed for for their parts in her death. The 11-month-old girl had been neglected and racially abused by her White mother and step-father.
28 August 2008
welwyn & hatfield times
University students attacked by gang
Two Asian students at the University of Hertfordshire suffered injuries including a broken jaw and cheekbone after they were attacked by a gang of White youth, one of whom is thought to be about 8-years-old.
28 August 2008
edinburgh evening news
Racist soldier told to behave
A soldier who had recently returning from Iraq has been told to behave for six months after pleading guilty to assault and racially aggravated breach of the peace.
28 August 2008
independent
Funding cuts for Black groups criticised
Derrick Campbell, an advisor to the government on gun crime, has criticised the cutting of funding to Black groups saying politicians were 'leaving Black youths to die'.
28 August 2008
bbc news
Children wrongly detained at Yarl's Wood
A Chief Inspector of Prisons report into Yarl's Wood removal centre has found that disabled children had been wrongly detained and children had been left too long, scared and distressed.
28 August 2008
guardian
Muslim prisoners living in fear at prison
A Chief Inspector of Prisons report into Frankland prison has found that Muslim prisoners have felt so unsafe that they have sought sanctuary in the segregation unit at the prison.
28 August 2008
bbc news
Police chief lodges discrimination claim
Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur has lodged a claim for racial discrimination against the Met police at an employment tribunal.
28 August 2008
personnel today
Autumn harvest threatened by immigration crackdown
Apple firms fear that immigration restrictions on the number of students allowed to work will leave them unable to collect all the fruit. The Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme allows only Romanian and Bulgarian workers.
27 August 2008
guardian
Encourage migrants to stay to boost UK economy
The Institute for Public Policy Research has found that employers and local economies benefit from the skills brought by migrants, recommending that the government should encourage migrants to stay.
27 August 2008
bbc news
Removal centre 'unacceptable' for women
A new report by the Chief Inspector of Prisons has found that the conditions of detention at Tinsley House removal centre at Gatwick Airport have become 'unacceptable' for single women and children.
27 August 2008
