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Judge criticises sentencing on anti-Muslim speech
Niclas Parry, a judge in Wales, has criticised sentencing powers that restricted him to fining an ex-soldier who openly admitted to being racist and said that he wanted to 'shoot Muslims in the head'.
6 January 2012 (external article)
Cardiff cabbies to strike over violence
A mass strike is being threatened by Cardiff taxi drivers next week, in protest against the routine racism, abuse and violence that cabbies face and indifference by the police and local council.
15 December 2011 (782 words)
cardiff news Cabbies threaten strike over racism and abuse
Hundreds of taxi-drivers in Cardiff are threatening to go on strike on the Friday before Christmas as a result of the racism, abuse and attacks they face unless police and the local council offer greater protection.
14 December 2011 (external article)
bbc news Concern over child asylum seekers in Wales
The Welsh Refugee Council has criticised the care of child asylum seekers, who are being treated as adults in some parts of the country. There are instances of children being put in prison to await deportation.
1 November 2011 (external article)
bbc news Gypsies and Travellers 'new deal' strategy proposed
The Welsh government has called for a 'new deal' for Gypsies and Travellers, saying that they suffer from high levels of exclusion and are not properly understood.
3 October 2011 (external article)
south wales argus Racist incidents in Gwent on the rise
Almost 900 racist incidents have been dealt with by Gwent police in the last three years, an increase of 22.5 per cent.
3 October 2011 (external article)
wales news Young asylum seekers 'left in limbo'
The Welsh Refugee Council has found that young asylum seekers are left 'in limbo' because their age is disputed by the agencies meant to be helping them.
11 August 2011 (external article)
carlisle news & star Ex-soldier jailed for Qur'an burning
A former soldier, who also claims he is a member of the EDL, has been jailed for burning a copy of the Qur'an in Carlisle city centre in January this year.
19 April 2011 (external article)
south wales argus Man sentenced for racist attack on bouncer
Luke Brown, 21, has been given a 12 month community order for an attack on a bouncer in Wales during which he shouted 'let the Muslims burn' and bit him on the thumb.
14 April 2011 (external article)
this is south wales Case temporarily dropped against BNP Koran burner
BNP election candidate, Sion Owens, allegedly videotaped himself burning the Koran. He was brought to court, but the case has been put on hold due to a technicality.
11 April 2011 (external article)