Meetings: 2nd December 2013 Representatives of the Sikh Council UK met with representatives of the Health & Safety Executive to discuss proposed legislation to correct the anomaly on requirement for turban wearing Sikhs to wear safety helmets in workplaces. 6th December 2013 The Sikh Council UK attended a visit by the Secretary of State forEducation, […]
Meetings: 9th November 2013 In line with decisions taken in the Panthic meeting of 20th October 2013, Sikh Council UK organised a meeting of Federation of Sikh Organisations (FSO). This meeting took place at Guru Nanak Parkash Gurdwara Sahib, Harnal Lane, Coventry. Prior to the meeting, Sikh Council UK developed a list of organisations, invited […]
Sikh Council UK is pleased to confirm that the Home Office has announced that it will provide the Sikh Council UK with a grant of £60K to provide assistance to destitute, trafficked and vulnerable people from North India if they wish to voluntarily return back home. The Council is waiting on a formal confirmation and […]
Meetings: 5th October 2013 Home Secretary visit to the General Assembly Meeting of Sikh Council UK at Gurdwara Amrit Pirchar Dharmik Deevan Oldbury. The Home Secretary was a guest of honour at the meeting. During the meeting the Home Minister announced that Sikh Council had been granted a £60k funding from the Home Office to […]
Meetings: 8th September South Regional consultation meeting took place at Singh Sabha Gurdwara Sahib Barking, consultation was well attended and consulted on various topics including: Mixed Marriages, Caste Legislation and Same Sex Marriages 8th September Representatives of the Sikh Council attended the British Sikh Council Conference at Willenhall and a Panthic conference at Guru Arjan […]
Same Sex Marriages Law. POSTED ON 07/28/2013 · POSTED IN GENERAL Following the passing into law of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 by the bill receiving Royal Assent on 17th July 2013 the Sikh Council UK has issued important advice and guidance for Gurdwaras. attached are documents for your reference and guidance…SCUK – Same Sex Marriage Guidance […]
Meetings: 3rd June 2013 three members of the Policy Team attended an informal meeting with Alok Sharma MP Parliament regarding Caste Legislation. The meeting created an opportunity for an informal discussion between the groups and some Conservative MPs. 3rd June three members of the Policy Team held a EHRC meeting with an officer of the […]
Development of the political influence and the Sikh vote: The Council is developing a strategy and programme of activities to increase the engagement of the Sikh community in the political and civic life of Britain. Planned activities include events with major political parties and student bodies. The first event will be hosted by the Conservative […]
‘Political Engagement Programme – Labour Sikh Pathway’ The Political Engagement Programme aims to develop future British Sikh politicians and political activists through collaboration with the major political parties. The Sikh Council UK have planned events hosted by the Conservative Party on 6th June 2013 and the Labour Party on 4th July 2013 with a further event is planned with the Liberal Democrats (TBC) Labour Sikh Pathway […]
Sikh Council Condemns Indian Supreme Court Decision on Professor Bhullar Sikh Council UK today expressed its concern and condemned the refusal to commute the death sentence of Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar by the Indian Supreme Court. This decision comes on the back of India’s recent decision to restart carrying out death sentences following an eight […]
