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Independent Race and Refugee News Network (IRR)![]() IRR News is an independent news service on race and refugee issues, produced by the Institute of Race Relations, London.
Updated: 20 hours 28 min ago Brutal deaths have racial elementIn three recent murder cases there are elements to suggest that the ethnicity of the victim was a factor in the violence used. These cases may therefore fall within the IRR's definition of a racist murder.[1]
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Pioneering a new educational forumA debate on asylum-seeking children organised by students from Bristol's City Academy, in which the IRR played an active role, could provide a model for schools.
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Speaking up for young peopleAn interview with 13-year-old Asiya Hassan, a member of the Bristol City Academy steering committee that organised a forum on the detention of asylum-seeking children.
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Queen's Speech brings gloom for migrantsThis is a revised version of the article posted on the IRR website on 5 December 2008.
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Solidarity with sacked migrant workersA noisy demonstration in support of sacked migrant workers.
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'Crossing channels'A NoBorders benefit for transnational solidarity.
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Immigration monster unleashedThe provisions of the draft Immigration and Citizenship Bill included in the Queen's Speech further dehumanise immigration law and make a merry mess of the path to citizenship.
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IRR refutes BNP's claims on racist murdersThe Institute of Race Relations has today issued a statement on the BNP's misuse of its figures on racially motivated murders.
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Justice for Habib 'Paps' UllahA peaceful candle lit vigil for Habib 'Paps' Ullah followed by a public meeting on deaths in custody.
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Refuge and fortress: a tale of two culturesWe publish below the talk by Jeremy Seabrook launching his new book on the struggles of newly arrived refugges commissioned by the Council for Assisting Refugee Academics (CARA).
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'Time for Questions'A panel discussion, organised by Bristol students, on the treatment of young asylum seekers.
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Bank withdraws facilities from Muslim charityInterpal, a London-based Muslim charity which carries out emergency relief work in Palestine, has been notified of the imminent closure of its banking facilities.
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Solidarity gathering at DungavelA solidarity gathering at Dungavel Removal Centre in Scotland.
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Hope for Zimbabwean asylum seekersThere is new hope for Zimbabwean asylum seekers following a legal judgement on the risks of returning Zimbabweans to potential persecution and to a desperate humanitarian situation.
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Australia: Free Lex WottonOn 6 November, thirty people gathered outside the Australian High Commission in Holborn, London to support Aboriginal, Lex Wotton on trial following a protest after a death in custody in Australia.
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Pulling the Woolas over our eyes?What exactly do the immigration minister's recent statements quoted in the press reveal?
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Protest ID cards launchA protest about biometric ID cards (for non-EU students and spouses) on the day they are launched.
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'Papers Please'A new report finds that exploitation of vulnerable undocumented workers continues despite new laws.
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Fifteen years of CampsfieldA demonstration is being held to mark fifteen years of Campsfield immigration detention centre.
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A new take on Michael XA new play on Michael X provides a thought-provoking night out.
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