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 action
15th August 2016; Ernst and Young – The above event was repeated for professional Sikhs working in the City event. Read on… august-2016-bulletin-69
2nd July 2016; Executive Committee meeting was held in Leeds
8th July 2016; following the post-Brexit racism that had occurred the Integration Minister, Baroness Williams, held a Roundtable to discuss what more Government can do to prevent events such as these happening in the future. The Sikh Council UK took an active part in the discussion which were held in Manchester. Read on.. july-2016-bulletin-68
18th June 2016 The Sikh Council UK organised a discussion on consensus based decision making model based upon Sarbat Khalsa traditions. The Sikh Council UK was developed on this model. The Sikh Panth is at a point in its history where this concept needs to be revisited and given practical shape so that important decisions can be taken by meaningful and active participation of the global Sikh community.
The discussion was held at the new offices of the Council provided as sewa by the Gursewak Trust. Read on…june-2016-bulletin-67
7th May 2016 Executive Committee took place at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha-Coventry
7th May 2016 General Assembly took place at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha-Coventry Read on… may-2016-bulletin-66
Judo Association Policy; The Sikh Council UK worked closely with the Judo Association and a parent to agree a policy that will allow Sikhs wearing a patka to take part in competitions. Further work would be needed to get wider international acceptance. Read on… april-2016-bulletin-65
The Sikh Council contributed towards the review of crematoria provision and facilities highlighting some of the issues.
8th March 2016: the Sikh Council UK was asked to provide evidence on genome editing by Nuffield bioethics. This was done on behalf of the Council by the Sikh Missionary Society a member organisation. Read on ,…march-2016-bulletin-64
Efforts continued during this month predominantly on the campaign of arrest of Paramjeet Singh Pamma – below are some of the continued activities by Sikh Council UK Read on… february-2016-bulletin-63
The dominating issue in January 2016 was the campaign following the arrest of Paramjeet S Pamma in Portugal on 18th December 2015
9th January 2016 Executive Committee meeting during which discussions took place by way of updates and the continuation of a vigorous campaign. Read on …january-2016-bulletin-62
Meetings/Events/Campaigns
7th December 2015 formal launch of Safer Sikh Partnership took place in the UK Parliament at a special event hosted by Seema Malhotra MP The Safer Sikhs Partnership is a project developed by the Community Safety Sub-Committee of Sikh Council UK in response to calls from both those running Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations and users for an improvement in the levels of awareness and practice in safeguarding and support for vulnerable children and adults. read on… december-2015-bulletin-61
Meetings/Events
8th November 2015 Sikh Council UK Executive Member along with a colleague attended the Cenotaph Ceremony Remembrance Day Parade. The event was also attended by the Queen, Prime Minister David Cameron and some other Government officials who paid their tribute. Surinder S Jandu took the opportunity to also network with Veterans, Sardar Rajinder Singh Dhatt, officers from the Air Force, Navy and Military representatives. Read on… november-2015-bulletin-60