[Netnews-action] "Then & Now" - Impact of Terrorism Legislation on the

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Confederation Of Indian Organisations (UK) 
In Collaboration With First Asian Support Trust (FAST) Ltd

"Then & Now" -   Impact of Terrorism Legislation on the 
South Asian Community Conference in Manchester

Thursday, 23 February 2006 (1:00pm-5:00pm)

Confederation of Indian Organisations (CIO) is a National 
Organisation who supports the development and strengthening of South 
Asian organisations and the Community.  CIO's main aim is to ensure 
that the needs of the South Asians communities are incorporated 
within national and local policy and decision making.

Purpose of the Conference

The recent drive of legislation by the Government on the issue of
terrorism (Prevention of terrorism Act 2005), which has come into 
force and could have significant effect on the lives of local people, 
particularly the Asian community.

The Conference will highlight: 

*	What to expect: Terrorism legislation
*	The relationship between Terrorism legislation and Racism
*	Can we feel safe?

These topics will be discussed to clarify the legislation to the
audience and to explain the process or procedure involved and 
specifically rights of the individual involved.  There have been 
incidents where the police have been shown to be institutionally 
racist, so what effect would these extra powers given to the police 
have on their actions, and more importantly how would it affect us.

Speakers:

*      The Lord Mayor of Manchester Councillor Mohammad Afzal Khan
*      Representative from Greater Manchester Police
*      Fahad Ansari   (Islamic Human Rights Commission)
*      Dr. Tara Kumar Mukherjee (Confederation of Indian 
Organisations U.K.)
*      Mr. Nasrullah Khan Moghal (Chief Executive, Manchester Council
for Community Relations)


Target Audience :                 

*	Leaders and individuals from the South Asian Community Groups 
*	Representatives of Voluntary/Statutory organisations working 
towards promoting  Equalities and Human Rights 

Venue:    
The Waterloo Centre
389 Waterloo Road
Cheetham Hill 
Manchester
M8 9AB

For further information please contact:  Confederation of Indian
Organisations (UK)

Humza Umair, Regional Manager, Tel: 0161 740 3399; Fax: 0161 740 6727
Email: region2 at cio.org.uk 

PLACES ARE LIMITED, PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE

regards,

Bill

Contact dets;
Bill Harrop, CN4M Transport Co-ordinator
MERCi, Bridge 5 Mill
22a Beswick Street
Ancoats
Manchester
M4 7HR
Tel:0161 273 1736 Mob:07725 123444
Fax:0161 274 4598
E-mail:transport at bridge-5.org
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