Britain and the refugees – histories, myths, realities

Where

Shire Hall Museum

What

Culture

When

19 Jan 2023

UNTIL Thursday 19 January

Britain and the refugees – Histories, myths, Realities

Britain is often said to have a proud record of offering sanctuary to those seeking asylum. Who has been admitted in the past – and who rejected? Why are some refugees said to be "genuine" and others – like many attempting to enter the UK today – seen as unwelcome and even threatening.

 What are the implications for those seeking asylum today – some apprehended crossing the Channel and then detained and deported? Why is the UK government determined to exclude more refugees – and what are the implications for principles of social justice? Philip Marfleet introduces discussion.

This talk is part of Shire Hall Museum's exhibition, Crossings: Community and Refuge 

To buy your tickets, please visit Shire Hall Museum or click here

Image: Issam Kourbaj (b. 1963), Dark Water, Burning World, 2016, repurposed bicycle steel mudguards, extinguished matches and clear resin. Trustees of the British Museum

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