| JUNE
2006 NEWS STORIES |
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| ZAHID
MUBAREK PUBLIC INQUIRY REPORT PUBLISHED |
 The
report of the Zahid Mubarek Public Inquiry was published today (29
June 2006). It lists more than 180 failings that led to Zahid's tragic
death, names individuals and makes 88 recommendations for the future.
Inquiry Chairman, Mr Justice Keith has considered what led to the
murder of the teenager, killed by his prison cellmate Robert Stewart.
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| PEER
ASKS OXFORD SCHOLARS TO GIVE HINDU VIEW |
Lord Dholakia today congratulated the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
(OCHS) - the world's leading centre for the study of Hindu traditions
- on being granted the status of Recognised Independent Centre by
Oxford University. Lord Dholakia spoke on the importance of making
the public and politicians aware of Hindu traditions.
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| LONDON'S
MEDIA SHOW GOOD PRACTICE ON ASYLUM ISSUES |
 New
research for the Mayor of London has found that overall London’s
press shows good practice when reporting on asylum. The report entitled
Reflecting Asylum in London’s Communities was commissioned by
the Mayor to get a better understanding of the nature of reporting
in London’s newspapers on issues concerning asylum and refugees.
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| MPS
ASKED TO PRODUCE REPORT ON FOREST GATE OPERATION |
 Len
Duvall, chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority, has asked the
Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Ian Blair, for a full report
into the issues surrounding the police operation at Forest Gate. He
said: "The public have a right to ask questions about the way
the police operation was conducted."
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| FOREST
GATE DETAINEES RELEASED WITHOUT CHARGE |
 Two
brothers from Forest Gate who were arrested under the Terrorism Act
2000 were released without charge on Friday 9 June. The Muslim Council
of Britain welcomed the news. “The nature of last week’s raid and
the shooting of Abdul Kahar had created considerable unease in the
Muslim community."
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| NOTTINGHAM
ASIAN ARTS OFFICER WINS COMMUNITY AWARD |
 Nottingham-based
Asian Arts Officer, Bhavesh Jani, has won the prestigious Sir David
Sieff Award for his community work though the NAAC (Nottingham Arts
Arts Council). The award is one of fourteen awards: twelve being presented
to companies in recognition of their work in supporting people and
work in the community. Only two awards were for individuals.
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| CRIMINALISATION
OF FORCED MARRIAGES IS ABANDONED |
 The
Government has abandoned plans to create a specific law criminalising
forced marriage. The majority of consultation respondents felt that
creating new legislation would drive forced marriages underground.
"Being forced into a marriage against one's own will is an abuse
of basic human rights" said Aneeta Prem of the MPA which supported
the creation of a specific offence.
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| AWA
FOUNDER RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD |
 Pinky
Lilani, founder and chairman of the Asian Women of Achievement Awards,
has been awarded the First Women Lifetime Achievement Award. She is
joint winner with Val Gooding CBE, CEO of BUPA and collected her award
on Wednesday 7 June 2006 at a lavish ceremony at the London Hilton
on Park Lane. The First Women Awards recognise women who are pioneers
in business - genuine 'glass ceiling' breakers.
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| BRENT
MOURNS LOSS OF FOUNDING FATHER FIGURE |
 Shree
Nalinikant Tribhovandas Pandya MBE, a major force in community relations
in Brent, passed away on 27th May 2006 after suffering a stroke at
the age of 90 years. He was a freedom fighter actively involved in
the satyagraha - a struggle for Independent of India lead by Mahatma
Gandhi. In the UK, he was known for his efforts to build the Hindu
Sanatan Mandir.
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| DR
ABDUL BARI ELECTED AS SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE MCB |
 Dr
Muhammad Abdul Bari was today elected as the Secretary General of
the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), succeeding Sir Iqbal Sacranie.
Dr Abdul Bari is a former assistant secretary general and deputy secretary
general of the MCB. He is an educationalist with a PhD and PGCE from
King's College London and a Management degree from the Open University.
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| MAYOR
OF LONDON SLAMS EQUALITIES REVIEW |
 The
Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, has slammed the Interim Report of
the Equalities Review Panel, which was invited by the Prime Minister
to 'provide an understanding of the causes of disadvantage that need
to be addressed by public policy'. The Mayor is arguing that its approach
would undermine equality policy and fail to tackle discrimination.
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| LABOUR
LAUNCHES CONSULTATION ON PARTY FUNDING |
 Following
the cash-for-peerages row, involving rich Labour party supporters
like Dr Chai Patel who were asked to make donations or loans allegedly
in exchange for honours, the Labour Party has started a period of
consultation on issues likes caps on party expenditure, limits on
individual donations, financial transparency and tax relief for political
parties.
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