PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Thursday 11 October 2023 Sikh Leader Jatinder Singh Bassi Faces Discrimination in Jury Service Due to Kirpan The recent incident involving Jatinder Singh Bassi has left the Sikh community in dismay and profound concern. Mr. Bassi, […]
As we observe Hate Crime Awareness Week, we, the Sikhs of the True Guru, reaffirm our unwavering commitment to sarbat da bhala – the well-being of all – and stand resolute in our mission to eradicate hatred while promoting the righteous path of life.
Akat Takht has implemented a prohibition on destination weddings that include Anand Karaj ceremonies conducted on beaches or at resorts. This directive is designed to address concerns regarding the potential violation of maryada. Anand Karaj guidelines
The Sikh Council UK strongly condemns the appalling treatment of Dabinderjit Singh by the Labour Party and the Cabinet Office over the last two years since Keir Starmer nominated Dabinderjit for a peerage in November 2020. We’re asking Gurdwaras, Sikh Organisations and INDIVIDUALS to use the following templates to raise the issue with their local MP’s. […]
The Sikh Council UK has written to the Sir David Thompson QPM DL LLB, Chief Constable of West Midlands Police and Simon Foster, Police & Crime Commissioner requesting an urgent meeting to address the many concerns surrounding the conduct of the West Midlands Police held by the Sikh Community. Two incidents conducted by the West […]
The Sikh Council UK urges all Gurdwaras, Sikh organisations and educational institutions to use their voices to speak up against all abuse It is important that we believe the victims of abuse and stand alongside them. The courage of victims and survivors to step forward and share their story so that no other man, woman, […]
ਯੂ.ਕੇ. ਦੇ ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਵਲੋਂ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਵਿਦੇਸ਼ਾਂ ‘ਚ ਛਪਾਈ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਸ਼੍ਰੋਮਣੀ ਕਮੇਟੀ ਦੇ ਫੈਸਲੇ ਦਾ ਵਿਰੋਧ ਯੂ.ਕੇ. ਦੇ ਸਿੱਖਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਭਾਵਨਾਵਾਂ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਗਟਾਵਾ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਸਿੱਖ ਕੌਂਸਲ ਯੂ.ਕੇ., ਭਾਰਤ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਹਰਲੇ ਦੇਸ਼ਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਪਾਵਨ ਸਰੂਪਾਂ ਦੀ ਛਪਾਈ ਲਈ ਪ੍ਰਿੰਟਿੰਗ ਪ੍ਰੈੱਸਾਂ ਸਥਾਪਤ ਕਰਨ ਸਬੰਧੀ […]
Sikh Council UK was approached by large sections of the Sikh Community who were concerned around the funding, consultation and processes used in establishing a ‘Guru Nanak Chair’ at the University of Birmingham. Sikh Council UK wrote to the University expressing concerns. We have received a response from the University. We are now sharing our […]
Our response to Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Report 2421- Please Read/Download Full Statement (PDF) Here The Sikh Council UK, as the largest representative platform of Sikhs in the UK, is one of many organisations representing minority communities in the UK that is strongly disappointed by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report. […]
Please Read/Download Full PDF statement here The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill has passed its second reading in parliament. The Sikh Council UK, as the largest representative platform of Sikhs in the UK, is concerned about the implications this has on fundamental human rights, including the right to protest peacefully. Membership Secretary Bhervinder Singh […]
