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scotsman
On asylum seekers and refugees in the United Kingdom African migrant wins deportation battle
South African migrant Josie Pasane, a resident of Broughty Ferry, has won the right to stay in the UK despite receiving 'fundamentally flawed' advice from the UK Border Agency.
11 July 2008 (external article)

bbc news
On national security in the United Kingdom Lawyer cleared of terror contempt
Aamer Anwar has been cleared of contempt of court after making comments at the end of a trial of a man for terrorist offences.
1 July 2008 (external article)

glasgow daily record
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom Vicious attack on two men
A gang of up to eight teenagers shouted racist abuse and then attacked two men in a children park in Bridgeton, Glasgow. One man suffered a depressed skull fracture and the other a broken jaw.
26 June 2008 (external article)

evening express
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom Police officer accused of racist remarks
A policeman has appeared in court accused of acting in a racially-aggravated manner against a club doorman in Aberdeen. The officer was off-duty at the time of the incident.
18 June 2008 (external article)

times
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom Lawyer alleges killing of Bangladeshi waiter racially motivated
In closing speeches the prosecution has alleged that there is evidence that the murder of a Bangladeshi waiter in Orkney by a White man from Inverness was racially motivated.
18 June 2008 (external article)

sunday herald
On asylum seekers and refugees in the United Kingdom Detainees held without checks
Detainees are routinely being held in holding centres in Edinburgh and Glasgow without proper scrutiny from independent monitors despite recommendations being made three years ago by the Chief Inspector of Prisons.
18 June 2008 (external article)

glasgow daily record
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom Two men hurt in racist attack
Two men, one Asian and one Black, suffered serious injuries after a racist attack in Bridgeton, Glasgow by a gang of up to eight youth. One man is in a serious condition with head injuries.
17 June 2008 (external article)

bbc news
On employment in the United Kingdom Angus Council has declared it will not appeal against 'race' case
Angus Council has announced that it will not appeal the tribunal decision after losing a case of racial discrimination for refusing to shortlist a Bangladeshi man for a head of housing post.
11 June 2008 (external article)

sunday herald
On asylum seekers and refugees in the United Kingdom Death of two stowaways in Scotland investigated
The death of two men, thought to be Tunisian, is being investigated by police in Scotland after their bodies were found in a cargo ship in Ayr at the end of May.
10 June 2008 (external article)

bbc news
On violence and harassment in the United Kingdom Man claims cycling alibi for murder
Michael Ross, who is accused of shooting dead Bangladeshi waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood, has claimed that he was riding his cycle in Orkney when the murder occurred.
10 June 2008 (external article)

Related links

Citizen's Advice Scotland*

Miscarriages of Justice Organisation Scotland

Central Scotland Racial Equality Council

West of Scotland Racial Equality Council

Scottish Refugee Council

Scottish Development Education Centre*

Scottish Asian Action Committee

Black Community Development Project*

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