Sikhs in UK

Sikh Federation (UK) Urges Global Action Against India Following Canada’s Fresh Revelations

Dabinderjit Singh, Lead Executive for Political Engagement at the Sikh Federation (UK), has issued a statement (copy available with SSN) urging the UK and other nations to address transnational repression allegedly carried out by the Indian government against Sikh activists abroad.

Sikh Bodies of US, Canada, UK, EU & AU Announce Formation of Sikh Federation International

On October 12, 2024, prominent Sikh leaders from around the globe convened in London to announce the formation of the Sikh Federation International.

First Sikh Court Established in London

British Sikh lawyers have united to establish a pioneering court as a platform for resolving family and civil disputes within the Sikh community, as reported by 'The Times' on Thursday (25th April).

Mark 10 Dec as “Black Turban Day” to Oppose India’s Transnational Repression: Sikh Lawyer

A Sikh lawyer and human rights activist Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur has given a call to the global Sikh community to mark 10 December as Black Turban Day. Notably, 10th December marks the annual International Human Rights Day and the United Nations theme on this day for 2023 is “Freedom, Equality and Justice for All”.

Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in India Urgently Requires a Special Rapporteur: Sikh Groups Urge UN

Sikh representatives from across the globe will be holding a rally in Geneva outside the United Nations on Friday 13 October from 1-4pm.

International Political Pressure To Be Exerted Seeking Release of Jagtar Singh Johal

There was an excellent turnout of MPs for the virtual lobby for Jagtar Singh Johal yesterday marking his third year in detention in India.

Jagtar Singh Johal Gets Bail in Baghapurana (Moga) Case After 3 Years

Scottish citizen Jagtar Singh Johal was today granted bail by Punjab and Haryana High court in Baghapurana (Moga) Case. Jagtar Singh, commonly known as Jaggi Johal, was picked by Punjab police up from Ramamandi (Jalandhar) on 4 November 2017. Police later recorded his arrested in FIR number 193/2016 (police station Baghapurana).

ONS Say No To Call For a Sikh Ethnic Tick Box for British Census

National Statistics (ONS) of UK have made recommendations for the content of the 2021 Census, which was published in a White Paper titled, ‘Help Shape Our Future: The 2021 Census of Population and Housing in England and Wales’.

Sikh Federation (UK) Reveal Plans for Preparing the Next Generation for Leadership Roles

The 35th Annual International Sikh Convention organised by the Sikh Federation (UK), often referred to as the first and only Sikh political party attracted in excess of 10,000 Sikhs at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Willenhall in the West Midlands.

Suspect Arrested in Edinburgh Gurdwara Sahib Arson Attack Case

Edinburgh: A man has been arrested in relation to an arson attack on Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sahib in Edinburgh. The Tuesday’s incident had left doors of ...