Launch of major report: Independent Commission of Inquiry into the Leicester Violence of 2022
Key information
- Date
- Time
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2:00 pm
- Venue
- SOAS, University of London
- Room
- Alumni Lecture Theatre (Paul Webley Wing)
About this event
On behalf of the Leicester Project Research Team, we would like to warmly invite you to the launch of our comprehensive research report, 'Better Together: Understanding the 2022 Violence in Leicester'.
This report represents the most comprehensive investigation into the Hindu-Muslim violence that occurred in Leicester in 2022. It holds crucial lessons for policymakers, academics, and community leaders interested in understanding diaspora radicalisation and rebuilding community relations in an era of global turmoil. We would be delighted if you could join us to hear the findings first-hand, meet the research team, and discuss the implications with academic scholars, government representatives, and civil society.
You can download the Executive Summary of the Report can be downloaded after February 23 from via www.leicesterinquiry.org.
Registration
As places are limited, we encourage you to register in advance to secure your spot.
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2pm | Welcome and introductions Welcome remarks by Professor Juan Mendez (American University, Washington DC) |
| 2:15pm | The Main Research Questions Presented by Dr. Subir Sinha (SOAS) and Professor Chetan Bhatt (LSE) |
| 2:30pm | How the Research was Conducted Presented by Sasha Patel, Syed Fahad Kamal, and Vedika Puri |
| 3:00pm | Main Findings and Policy Recommendations Presented by Professor Chetan Bhatt (LSE) and Neelim Sultan, Barrister, International Bar Association and Vice-Chair of its Human Rights Law Committee |
| 3:20pm | Coffee/Tea Break at room S113 |
| 3:40pm | Panel Discussion - What next in Leicester? Featuring Suresh Grover (The Monitoring Group) and Kirk Masters (Leicester) |
| 4:00pm | Q&A and discussion |
| 4:45pm | Closing Remarks By Professor Juan Mendez (American University, Washington DC) and Professor Adam Habib (Director, SOAS) |
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