Tuesday 28 February 2012

Conference Announcement: Muslims and Political Participation in Britain





If you are interested in this event, please respond to address below, not myself:


Muslims and Political Participation in Britain

20th and 21st April 2012 

John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh

Registration is now open for this conference which focuses on the
involvement of Muslims in all aspects of political life in Britain. Places
are limited so register now to avoid disappointment. Deadline for
registration is 19th March 2012. The two day delegate rate is just £60 which
includes lunch and refreshments on both days. Accommodation options are also
available next to the conference venue.

On the evening of Friday 20th April there will also be a free public event
at the Scottish Parliament entitled 'Muslims and the political process in
Scotland'. The panel includes Muslim representatives from the four largest
political parties in Scotland:

Majid Hussain (Conservative Party)
Hanzala Malik MSP (Labour Party)
Shabnum Mustapha (Liberal Democrats)
Humza Yousaf MSP (Scottish National Party)

Further information about the conference and the public event may be found
at http://www.alwaleed.ed.ac.uk/ (click on the 'Conference: April 2012'
link).