UK immigration policy and asylum – panel discussion

Date 6 April 2023
Time 2:30 - 4:30pm
Location 309 Regent Street
Cost Free
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About the event

Recent UK immigration policy changes and proposals in relation to people seeking asylum, including the 'Illegal Migration Bill', have been the subject of much recent debate and controversy. This event will reflect on the recent policy approach of the British government and its potential impacts, drawing on the first-hand experiences of researchers and activists. 

Guest speakers: 

  • Dr Marta Welander (Associate Director for Community Engagement and Activism, Border Criminologies, Samuel Hall) 
  • Ms Njideka Angela Obi (Doctoral Researcher, University of Westminster) 
  • Dr Annapurna Menon (Teaching Associate, University of Sheffield) 
  • Chair: Dr Dan Greenwood (Reader in Politics, University of Westminster) 

There's no need to register in advance - just turn up!

For more information contact Dan Greenwood: [email protected] and check out the Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD) web page.