Home Secretary assures Sikhs on tackling hate crimes
Friday, 23/12/2016
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London: Britain’s Home Secretary Amber Rudd visited a Gurdwara in Southall to discuss the importance of tackling hate crime against Sikhs, amid reports of increased hate crimes after the Brexit vote. Rudd met with Sikh leaders, community groups, local charities and the Sikh Council UK at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Southall, London and discussed about work underway to bring the community together to beat hatred.
“The Sikh community plays an important role in the diverse Britain that works for everyone and I was delighted to visit the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara and hear about the important work taking place to unite the community,” she said. “Hate crime has absolutely no place in our society and it is vital we protect those who follow this peaceful religion. That is why I’ve made over 3 million pounds available to protect places of worship and for community projects to combat hatred, and I’d urge all Gurdwaras and Sikh groups to consider whether this funding could help them,” Rudd added. “Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara plays an important role in the Government’s Near Neighbours programme,” she said.
