13th August 2016: A Consultation event took place as a first of its kind in exploring how in the modern times the voices of the global Sikh population can be factored into key decisions which have an impact on the community. Event: Modelling a global governance in line with Sarbat-Khalsa traditions-Putting consensus based decision-making into […]
Dear Your MPs name Arrest of Paramjeet Singh in Portugal on 18 December 2015 I am writing to you regarding my concerns for the above named person who has been residing in the UK for the past 20 years and granted asylum by the Home Office. Paramjeet Singh has indefinite leave to remain in the […]
At a meeting held at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara,Southall, Gurdwaras today agreedon a numberof issues regarding a consistent approachtowards booking of Anand Karaj in Gurdwaras. Sikh Council UK facilitated a meeting in partnership with Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Southall of Gurdwara parbhandaks to discuss protocols regarding Anand Karaj ceremonies. Over 180 representatives of […]
Sikh Council UK condemns the murder of S. Satwinder Singh Bhola on 17th August 2015 in Chicago, United States. He was the son-inlaw of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa who is currently on hunger strike in India for the release of Sikh political prisoners who have the served the mandatory terms of their sentences. S.Satwinder Singh […]
The Sikh Council UK is concernedby recent events at some Gurdwaras where Anand Karaj ceremonieshave taken place whereone partneris not of Sikh origin and also by the protests thathave taken place in an attempt to stop these ceremonies. Sikh Council UK believes there is a clear distinction between the act of marriage in the UK […]
The Sikh Council UK reaffirms support for the ongoing campaign for the release of Sikh prisoners in India. The campaign has recently received a massive boost due to the ongoing and lengthy hunger strike by Bapu Surat Singh. Many of the prisoners were imprisoned during the 1980’s and 1990’s using extremely regressive and draconian legislation […]
Sikh Council UK Condemns Violence and Demands Action from Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister The Sikh Council UK condemns the violence in Jammu and Kashmir, India resulting in the death of at least one Sikh and is appealing for calm on both sides as well as writing to the Chief Minister demanding decisive action to […]
Safer Sikhs Partnership welcomes an honest and much needed review of Police management of child abuse cases across the UK by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary. We urge all authorities to act on the findings of this report and to adopt a coordinated approach to protecting children from all communities across the UK. Amongst the […]
Sikh Council UK has now been able to secure an update meeting with the Home Office Head of Migration policy (Immigration & Border Policy Directorate) If your Gurdwara Sahib is affected by this issue it is important you make every effort to attend and also bring with you some case samples so that we can […]
Dear Colleague Please see links below for the consultation on the Census 2021 we urge everyone to complete this asap organisations and individuals can complete. It is important we do this so that we are fairly represented in the 2021 census Main areas of interest will be identifying ‘Sikh’ as a separate entry on the […]
