Sikhs in United Kingdom

Are British Political Parties and Politicians failing to properly represent Sikhs?

Are British Political Parties and Politicians failing to properly represent Sikhs? - writes Bhai Amrik Singh Gill, Chairman of the Sikh Federation UK.

European Referendum: Justin Welby should stay clear of the Xenophobic agenda, Sikh Federation UK

In a written statement Sikh Federation UK chiar Bhai Amrik Singh said: “There are many valid reasons for or against being a part of the European Union which revolve around individual and collective rights and societal issues.

Global Sikh Community Pays Gratitude To Portugal For Releasing Sikh Nationalist Pamma: Sikhs For Justice

Applauding decision of the Portuguese Minister of Justice to deny India's extradition request and releasing Sikh nationalist Paramjeet Singh, global Sikh community observed "Thank You Portugal Day" on March 07 and submitted "Letter of Appreciation" to Portugal authorities.

Denying visas to US religious freedom monitors reflect growing intolerance in India, says UK Sikh body

Reacting to India's decision to deny visas to members of US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Bhai Amrik Singh, the Chair of the Sikh Federation (UK) said: “It is clear India does not want to face scrutiny. Today it is about religious freedoms with visas being refused to the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).”

Pamma’s Extradition Case: Thanksgiving statement by Movement Against Atrocities and Repression

Switzerland based Movement Against Atrocities and Repression (MAR) issued a thanksgiving statement after the Portugal authorities rejected India’s plea for extradition of UK based Sikh activist Paramjeet Singh Pamma.

Sikh diaspora bodies welcome Portugal decision to deny extradition of Paramjit Singh Pamma

London: A press release issued today Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) says: [P]ortugal’s Justice Minister Francisca van Dunem has rejected the request by Indian authorities to release the ...

Paramjeet Singh Pamma released after Portugal minister rejects Extradition plea of India

Paramjeet Singh Pamma, a Sikh activists residing in England, was reportedly release today by Portuguese authorities.

WSO Calls on Portugal to Not Extradite Sikh Activist

The World Sikh Organization of Canada wrote last week to the Portuguese Ambassador to Canada regarding the extradition of Paramjeet Singh Pamma.

Paramjit Singh Pamma’s Extradition Case Expected To Start Before Portugal Court by Feb 15

The Judicial phase of extradition proceedings against Khalistan activist Paramjeet Singh Pamma which is expected to start after the Minister of Justice’s decision on the admissibility of the request will witness a ‘Triangle Legal Contest” between India, Portugal and England.

UK Sikh body to give evidence in UK Parliament on campaign for justice

The Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP, Shadow Home Secretary, Maria Eagle MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and Baroness Doreen Lawrence (the mother of Stephen Lawrence) are co-hosting an event in the UK Parliament on Tuesday 9 February on the challenges faced when “Campaigning for Justice”.

Jagmeet Singh MPP and Harinder Singh on UK tour

On 2nd February, Harinder Singh (Former CEO, Sikh Research Institute) and Jagmeet Singh MPP (Deputy Leader, New Democratic Party, Canada) begin their 2016 UK Tour, said a written press release sent by Gurpreet Garcha - UK liaison, #FreeAkalTakht.

UK Foreign Secretary expected to address Sikh Community concerns: Sikh Federation UK

The Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond is tomorrow planning to address Sikh community concerns in an important visit to Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Havelock Road, Southall, one of the largest Sikh Gurdwaras in Europe.

Copy of Complaint moved against Punjab police officers in Portugal

A criminal complaint has been lodged with Portuguese Attorney General against the Indian police officers on the charges of torture and murder who are in Lisbon to seek extradition of Sikh activist Paramjeet Singh Pamma.

“Torture & Murder” Charges Filed Against Punjab Police Officers In Portugal

A criminal complaint has been lodged with Portuguese Attorney General against the Indian police officers on the charges of torture and murder who are in Lisbon to seek extradition of Khalistan activist Paramjeet Singh Pamma, reads a written press release by the Sikhs For Justice.

Wolverhampton SW MP backs Paramjeet Singh Pamma; Opposes his extradition to India

Raising concerns against suspected extradition of Sikh activist Paramjeet Singh Pamma to India by Portugal, Wolverhampton South West MP Rob Marris has written a letter to Minister of State for Europe David Lidington.

Criminal Complaint Filed Against Indian Police Officers sent in Extradition Case

As per a news released by the Sikh Council UK the Solicitors of Sikh activist Paramjeet Singh Pamma have today filed a criminal complaint against three of the four Police officers sent by India to Portugal to oversee the handing over of an extradition request against Paramjeet Singh.

UK Labour Party Support for Sikh Self-determination: UK Sikh bodies

Westminster, London: Leaders of some UK based Sikh organisations, along with the Westminster cross party group ‘Parliamentarians for National Self-determination’ (PNSD), recently briefed the UK Labour Party’s ...

MP John Spellar writes to Minister of State for Europe against Pamma’s extradition

British MP John F. Spellar has written a letter to David Lidington, Minister of Europe (Foreign & Commonwealth Office) seeking his intervention to prevent extradition of Sikh activist Paramjeet Singh Pamma to India by Portuguese authorities.

Portugal government predicted to block extradition of Paramjeet Singh Pamma: Sikh Federation UK

Paramjeet Singh Pamma who went with his family for a holiday to Portugal was detained by authorities on 18 December on the back of an Interpol Red Notice.

Paramjeet Singh Pamma’s detention extended for 20 days pending extradition

The Indian authorities today tendered documents supporting their claim to seek extradition of UK asylum holder Paramjit Singh Pamma to Portuguese authorities.

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