BSCF News
Vaisakhi 2012 at Parliament
The 6th BSCF Vaisakhi at Parliament includes elected members of parliament such as Theresa May and Ed Milliband, along with sikh influencers such as Fauja Singh.
Investiture Ceremony of Bhai Sahib Ji
A first in Sikh history – Papal Knighthood recognises commitment and dedication Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia was created a knight by the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI in recognition of his dedicated work for Roman Catholic Sikh relations and for his...
Police Powers
There is a consultation by the Government on increasing police powers as a result of the experience of recent riots. Please let us know your views and let us have a debate before responding.[dsm_icon_list _builder_version="4.4.2" icon_color="#0d3c55"...
Halal, Kosher & Sacrificial Meat
Many food companies do not put halal meat on the label, although the meat is halal or kosher or other sacrificial meat
Vaisakhi 2011 at Parliament
MINISTER POSITIVE ABOUT TURBAN AND SECURITY ISSUES, ERIC PICKLES AND ED MILLIBAND AMONG GUEST At the fifth Vaisakhi celebratory function held at parliament by the British Sikh Consultative Forum, Theresa Villiers, Minister for Transport with responsibility for...
Big Society & Sikhs Questions and Presentations
Two months consultations on Big Society and the Sikh response. The Coalition Government has embarked on a policy of greater autonomy at the grassroots. It calls this Big Society. This has implications and opportunities for communities including the Sikh...
BSCF Statement on Funeral Pyres
When Mr Ghai decided to demand open air funeral facilities, the Sikhs were named as one of the communities requesting this. BSCF consulted with the Sikhs and put forward its position which is summarised in the statement. Statement on Funerals We note the Court...
The Kirpan
In 2008, the DCLG asked BSCF for guidance on the Kirpan. It was decided to hold a wide ranging consultation with Sikhs on this. After a year of consultations, seven drafts and expert opinions. The BSCF guidance on Kirpan was developed for discussions with the...
Fire and Rescue Equality and Diversity Strategy 2008-2018
[fusion_text]In February 2008 the BSCF made submission to the Fire Service to promote a discussion on wearing of turban and being able to maintain beards in front line service. The submission was partly successful. It agreed to develop masks for beards. The Fire...
Points Based System and entrants in a religious capacity to the United Kingdom
The Government brought in a new point based system in 2007 and imposed new conditions upon ministers of religion. It required them to be competent in English. BSCF successfully argued for a 2 tier system. It managed to persuade the Government that Granthis and...
Places of Worship
In 2005 the Government was considering introducing legislation to have powers to close down places of worship where extremism was preached or practices. BSCF was concerned about the vague and broad meaning attached to the word extremism which could also include...