Taking the launch of the first Independent Asylum Commission report as a starting point, this question-time style panel discussion will tackle the many issues surrounding the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK today, both in terms of policy and public response.
Chair:
Anthony Bradley, research fellow, Institute of European and Comparative Law, University of Oxford.
Panel members:
Commissioner Canon Nick Sagovsky, Independent Asylum Commission
Professor Roger Zetter, Director, Refugee Studies Centre, Department of International Development (QEH), University of Oxford
Sushila Dhall, Counsellor, Refugee Resource
Ghislaine Safari, Oxfam worker and interpreter for Refugee Resource
Rt Hon Evan Harris, Member of Parliament
Refreshments will be available after the event.
See www.independentasylumcommission.org.uk to download a copy of the latest IAC report, Saving Sanctuary
This event is bought to you by STAR (Student Action for Refugees) and Refugee Resource as part of the Oxford Hub Series
Posted by Jenny Allsopp, Friday 23rd May @ 10:16am
SPEAKER EVENT: Frances Webber an experienced immigration barrister from Garden Court Chambers will be speaking on asylum law and its practice. We will be discussing how well the existing system works and whether there is a fairer alternative.
Posted by Anup Patel, Saturday 24th February @ 2:22pm
As part of the national Star Action Day we will be having a stall near the Sheldonian theatre. Come to the stall to sign the action day petetion against ending free english lessons for young asylum seekers.
Posted by Anup Patel, Saturday 24th February @ 2:16pm
Protest outside Campsfield House 13 years after it was first used to detain asylum seekers. 11:15am, meet outside Debenhams (Magdalen Steet) to catch the 59 bus, look for a group of students. Or join the group cycle ride from Martyrs Memorial.
Posted by Anup Patel, Thursday 23rd November @ 8:36pm