IRR: Strangers into Citizens campaign Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2007 12:15:09 +0100 Message-Id: WEBWATCH The Scottish Refugee Council has published research carried out by the Glasgow Centre for the Child and Society: 'This is a good place to live and think about the future...The needs and experiences of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Scotland'. Download the executive summary at: http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/pub/UASC_Exec_Summary (pdf file, 216kb) The Charity Commission has published some questions and answers on the legal and regulatory framework for charities wishing to engage in campaigning and political activities. View the information at: http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/supportingcharities/campaignqa.asp The Border and Immigration Agency of the Home Office has published: 'Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules - HC398'. View the information at: http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/lawandpolicy/immigrationrules/statementofchangehc398 Or view the Explanatory Memorandum at: http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/lawandpolicy/immigrationrules/explanatorymemorandumhc398 The House of Lords and House of Commons Joint Committee on Human Rights has published: 'The Treatment of Asylum Seekers: Tenth Report of Session 2006-07 Volume I - Report and formal minutes'. Download at: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt200607/jtselect/jtrights/81/81i.pdf (pdf file, 752kb) The House of Lords and House of Commons Joint Committee on Human Rights has published: 'The Treatment of Asylum Seekers: Tenth Report of Session 2006-07 Volume II - Oral and written evidence'. Download at: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt200607/jtselect/jtrights/81/81ii.pdf (pdf file, 3.4mb) The House of Lords and House of Commons Joint Committee on Human Rights has published: 'Legislative Scrutiny: Fourth Progress Report Eleventh Report of Session 2006-07'. Download at: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/jt200607/jtselect/jtrights/83/83.pdf (pdf file, 560kb) The Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) has published research conducted by the Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute: 'Race relations 2006: a research study'. Download at: http://www.cre.gov.uk/downloads/racerelations2006final.pdf (pdf file, 456kb) The Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) has published research conducted by the Institute for Public Policy Research (ippr): 'The reception and integration of new migrant communities'. Download at: http://www.cre.gov.uk/downloads/newmigrantcommunitiesresearch.pdf (pdf file, 737kb) The Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) has published its second factfile: 'Ethnic Minorities In Great Britain'. Download at: http://www.cre.gov.uk/downloads/factfile02_ethnic_minorities.pdf (pdf file, 152kb) NEW WEBSITES The Glasgow Campaign to Welcome Refugees has launched its new website. View the website at: http://www.gctwr.co.uk FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 DISLOSURES Under the Freedom of Information Act the Home Office has released information on: 'A month-by-month breakdown of the numbers of prisoner-on-prisoner assaults recorded at HMP and YOI Reading during the past 12 months'. View the information at: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/freedom-of-information/released-information/foi-archive-offender-management/5826-prisoner-assaults-hmp-yoi?view=Standard&pubID=456047 e v e n t u n i t e d k i n g d o m - - > >> Strangers into Citizens campaign 7 May 2007 The Strangers into Citizens campaign will be holding a national day of action and celebration. * Monday 7 May 2007, from 10am * At locations across London Timetable: * 10:00am: Mass in Support of London's Migrant Workers at Westminster Cathedral, Victoria Street, SW1P. Colourful liturgy on the Feast of St Joseph the Worker, led by Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, celebrating the contribution of migrants to London's Catholic Church. (Be seated by 9:45am.) * 11:30-12:30pm: Walk to Trafalgar Square. Gather in Westminster Cathedral Piazza (Victoria Street, SW1P) from 11am for a walk to Trafalgar Square, led by faith and civic leaders. * 12:30-1:30pm: 'Strangers into Citizens' Rally at Trafalgar Square. London's faith, trade union, business, and civic communities stand together in support of 'Strangers into Citizens'. Music from 12pm. * 5:00pm: Choral Evensong at Westminster Abbey. With prayers and thanksgiving for the contribution of Britain's migrants. (Be seated by 4:45pm.) ---- FOOTNOTE Organised by London Citizens, 112, Cavell Street, London E1 2JA. Tel: 020 7375 1658. For more information, please visit the London Citizens website (http://www.londoncitizens.org.uk/) or contact David Gardner on 020 7375 1658 or email: david.gardner@londoncitizens.org.uk (mailto:david.gardner@londoncitizens.org.uk). Events listing is provided for information only. Inclusion in this listing should not be taken to imply that the Institute of Race Relations supports an event or is involved in organising it. IRR is not responsible for the content of external websites. Inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement. 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