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Government Faces Pressure Over ‘Wall of Silence’ on Anti-Sikh Hate Crimes Following Tragic Murder in West London

UK Sikhs are lobbying MPs in Parliament to demand immediate government action against a massive spike in Anti-Sikh hate crimes, a movement accelerated by the tragic fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old Sikh mother in west London.

Indian Officials Face Risk of International Prosecution for 1984 Sikh Genocide, Explores Sikh Federation (UK)

The Sikh Federation (UK) announced at a recent conference in Baku that Indian officials could face prosecution abroad for the June 1984 Sikh Genocide under international laws. A copy of the written release is available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN).

Sikh Federation (UK) Demands Accountability from CPS and Police Over Henry Novak Murder Weapon Misinformation

The Sikh Federation (UK) has strongly criticized the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Hampshire Police for failing to clarify that the weapon used in the murder of Henry Novak was not a sacred Sikh Kirpan, urging politicians to stop attacking the Sikh identity based on misinformation.

Sikh Federation UK Seeks Timeline for Labour Leadership Change, Demands Action on 1984 Inquiry and Jagtar Singh Johal

In a strongly worded open letter, the Sikh Federation UK is calling for a realistic timetable to elect a new Labour leader, urging immediate action on the 1984 public inquiry, the release of Jagtar Singh Johal, and rising transnational repression.

Sikh Federation (UK) Demands Life Sentence for John Ashby in Religiously Aggravated Rape of Walsall Sikh Woman

As John Ashby faces sentencing at Birmingham Crown Court for the religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman in Walsall, the Sikh Federation (UK) is urging the judge to show no leniency for the horrific and racially motivated attack.

Sikh Federation (UK) Demands Government Action on Anti-Sikh Hate Following Guilty Plea in Walsall Assault Case

The Sikh Federation (UK) welcomes the guilty plea in the Walsall assault case, sparing the victim a trial, but warns the UK government that progress on tackling systemic Anti-Sikh hate remains "painfully slow."

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Urged to Issue Formal Apology for Amritsar Massacre

The Sikh Federation (UK) is calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to deliver a long-awaited formal apology for the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Emphasizing a past Labour Party manifesto promise, the organization urges Starmer to show courage and leadership on the anniversary of the Amritsar tragedy.

Global Action Urged Against Indian Transnational Repression Following New UN-Aligned Report in Geneva

Coinciding with the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Sikh Federation International and the Baku Initiative Group have released a comprehensive report urging the international community to counter Indian transnational repression.

UN Experts Urged to Investigate Indian Transnational Repression Against Sikh Diaspora

At the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Sikh Federation International and Baku Initiative Group launched a report calling for an independent UN fact-finding mission to investigate India’s alleged transnational repression and violence against Sikh dissidents worldwide.

Sikh Federation (UK) Criticizes Anita Anand Over “Naïve” Statements Ahead of PM Mark Carney’s India Trip

The Sikh Federation (UK) has criticized Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand for failing to address concerns regarding political interference and transnational repression targeting Sikh activists, ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's four-day trip to India.

Canadian PM Mark Carney Should Address Transnational Repression During India Visit: Diaspora Sikh Body

The Sikh Federation UK has called on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to address contradictory statements made by his officials regarding India's alleged transnational repression and interference in Canada during his four-day visit to New Delhi.

Canadian PM Mark Carney’s Credibility at Stake During First India Visit Amid Transnational Repression Concerns

As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in New Delhi, Sikh advocacy groups warn that his credibility on the world stage hinges on addressing alleged transnational repression and violent crime orchestrated on Canadian soil.

Three Charged Over Assault on Elderly Sikh Taxi Drivers in Wolverhampton

Three men have been charged and released on bail in connection with the assault of two elderly Sikh taxi drivers outside Wolverhampton railway station last year, British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed.

Sikh Federation (UK) Raises Fresh Concerns Over Alleged Indian Transnational Repression

The Sikh Federation (UK) has renewed its call for transparency from the UK government following what it describes as new evidence relating to alleged transnational repression by Indian authorities targeting Sikh activists abroad, including in the United Kingdom.

Sikh Federation International Participates in Historic Conference on Violence Against Sikhs and the Sikh Struggle for Sovereignty

Delegates of Sikh Federation International (SFI) attended a historic conference in Baku, Azerbaijan this week, which focussed on India’s violence against the Sikh people and the ongoing struggle to establish an independent Sikh homeland, Khalistan.

International Conference in Baku Highlights Violence Against Sikhs in India

An international conference focusing on violence against Sikhs in India was held on 16 January 2026 in Baku, bringing together Sikh representatives, academics, legal experts and civil society members from multiple countries, according to a press release issued by Sikh Federation UK.

UK Ministers Face Growing Pressure Over Continued Detention of Jagtar Singh Johal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper are facing mounting cross-party pressure to intensify diplomatic efforts with India to secure the release and return of British national Jagtar Singh Johal, who has been held in an Indian jail for more than eight years.

Foreign Secretary to be Challenged to Provide Update on Diplomatic Efforts to Secure Release and Return of Jagtar Singh Johal

The UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, is expected to be challenged in the House of Commons this week after more than 150 MPs were contacted by hundreds of constituents urging her to provide a formal update on diplomatic efforts to secure the release of British national Jagtar Singh Johal, who has been held in arbitrary detention in India for over eight years.

Exclusive Talk with UK Sikh Diaspora Activist:How UK Sikh Activists Are Navigating Indian Challenges

Journalist Mandeep Singh interviewed a UK-based Sikh activist who compiled a report on that activist’s death. This interview delves deeply into the allegations of Indian interference in Sikh affairs in the UK and examines the cooperation between British and Indian authorities.

Sikh Federation UK Demands Truth on Threats to Sikh Activists

The Sikh Federation (UK) has called on Security Minister Dan Jarvis to urgently disclose information allegedly withheld by the previous Conservative government concerning threats to Sikh activists in Britain.

In Changing South Asian Dynamics and Era of Regime Changes, How India Sees Sikhs? Prabjot Singh

Sikh Canadian lawyer Prabjot Singh who had cross-examined the then Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Canandian officials during the hearings of Foreign Interference Commission, recently attended a Human Rights session by UN's Human Rights Council in Hague. Later he participated in 41th National Conference held by the Sikh Federation UK on 28th September 2025.

UN Bodies Caution India on Treatment of Minorities and Dissent – Bhai Moninder Singh’s Full Speech

In his powerful address at the 41st National Conference of the Sikh Federation (UK) held on 28 September 2025, Bhai Moninder Singh, representative of Sikh Federation International, shared insights from his recent participation at a UN Human Rights Council session in The Hague.

What Sikhs Need to do in Changing Global Scenarios: Speech of Paramjit Singh Mand in UK

The global and South Asian regional landscape is changing rapidly, and these shifting geopolitical dynamics are having a direct impact on Punjab and the Sikh community.

Brutal Racist and Sexual Attack on British Born Sikh Woman in Oldbury

A British born Sikh woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted, raped and brutally beaten in a horrific racially and sexually motivated attack on Tuesday (9 September) morning between 8.00-8.30am.

UK: New Foreign Secretary Called Upon to Deliver on Sikh Community’s Demands

The Sikh Federation (UK) has written to Yvette Cooper, the newly appointed Foreign Secretary, urging her to urgently act on three key issues that could determine Labour’s relationship with the British Sikh community.

UK Sikh Gurdwaras Can Have K-plaques: Sikh Federation UK Welcomes Charity Commission’s Decision

The Sikh Federation (UK) has welcomed what it calls a “significant victory” for the Sikh community after the Charity Commission dropped its objection to Khalistan plaques at Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Slough,

UK Report on India’s Transnational Repression | Dabinderjit Singh on Sikh Diaspora Concerns in UK

A recent report by the UK Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) has raised serious concerns about transnational repression by over a dozen countries, including India. The report highlights how Indian state actions are targeting individuals and communities in the UK, with the Sikh diaspora being among those most affected.

UK Parliamentary Report Flags India’s Role in Transnational Repression, Sikh Federation UK Decries Government Silence

A new report released by the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) of the UK Parliament on July 30, 2025, has warned of a rise in transnational repression (TNR) on British soil, with India named among 12 countries allegedly engaged in such practices.

British Sikhs Demand Action from Labour as Modi Visit Highlights Tensions over 1984 Inquiry

British Sikh groups urge Labour to announce a judge-led inquiry into UK’s role in the 1984 Golden Temple attack before 31 July, warning of a no platform policy for non-supporting MPs.

Sikh Group Renews Call for Inquest into Suspicious Death of Sikh Activist in UK

The Sikh Federation (UK) has renewed calls for an inquest into the suspicious death of Sikh activist Avtar Singh Khanda, alleging negligence by West Midlands Police and a wider cover-up by UK authorities under pressure from the Indian government.

APPG for British Sikhs Marks 20 Years, Calls for Government Action on Key Issues

London: The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Sikhs celebrated its 20th anniversary with a high-profile event at the UK Parliament this week, setting out major achievements and outlining future priorities. The APPG, formed in July 2005 on the initiative of the Sikh Federation (UK), was established “to help represent British Sikhs” and improve […]

Exclusive: Why Sikh Diaspora in UK Demands Judge Led Inquiry into British Involvement in June ’84?

In January 2014, declassified UK government documents released under the 30-year rule confirmed long-held suspicions within the Sikh community: that foreign governments, including the Margaret Thatcher-led British government, were involved in the Indian Army’s June 1984 military assault on Sikh Gurdwaras across Punjab and neighboring states.

Foreign Secretary Under Intense Pressure to Secure Release and Return of Jagtar Singh Johal

It has been widely reported over 100 MPs have urged David Lammy to use all diplomatic efforts to secure the release and return of Jagtar Singh Johal.

Exclusive Talk with UK Sikh Activist Leader About Jaggi Johal’s Case and British Government’s Role

The Sikh diaspora in the UK has been established for a long time and remains politically active. They advocate for issues affecting Sikhs, both within the UK and globally, including the Sikh community in East Punjab and India.

Keir Starmer under pressure to make formal apology for Jallianwala Bagh massacre

As we approach the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on 13 April eyes are on Keir Starmer to see if he commits in his Vaisakhi message on 14 April to make a formal apology for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre when Parliament returns on 22 April, the Sikh Federation UK said in a recent recent release.

UK’s Charity Commission Unfairly Targeting Gurdwara in Slough after Complaint by Indian Journalist: Sikh Federation UK

In the lead-up to the December 2019 UK General Election, an Indian journalist raised concerns about the display of "Khalistan" plaques at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Slough, triggering an investigation by the Charity Commission.

Court Acquittal To Boost Efforts to Free and Bring Back Jagtar Singh Johal: Sikh Federation UK

Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal had his 151st trial hearing on March 4 2025 at a Special Indian court in Moga district of East Punjab in India. He was acquitted due to a total lack of evidence in the one case that has seen any progress.

Sikh Federation UK’s Statement About Tankhah to Sukhbir Badal and Other SAD (B) Leaders

London: The leadership of the Sikh Federation (UK), along with its Strategy Board and National Executive Team, has expressed strong support for the recent public pronouncements made by the Singh Sahiban at the Akal Takht. They praised the historic moment when the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leadership was publicly held accountable for their errors, which […]

UK’s Role in Indian Army’s June 1984 Attacks on Sikhs: Birmingham City Council Leaders Writes to Deputy PM UK for Judge Led Inquiry

London: The Leader of Birmingham City Council, Councillor John Cotton has written to the Deputy Prime Minister of UK calling for a judge-led public inquiry into UK’s involvement in Indian Army’s June 1984 attack on Sikh Gurudwaras in Punjab and adjoining states of India, to commence as soon as possible. He has stated “any inquiry […]

How Sikh Established Khalsa Raj By Fighting Three Great Powers- Mughals, Afghans & Marathas?

During the International Sikh Convention, held on 15 September 2024 by the Sikh Federation UK to mark its 40th foundation day, Bhai Amarjit Singh from USA shared his views with the Sangat, stating that the "Khalsa Raj," once a global power that expanded its territory and ruled justly in accordance with Khalsa principles, was dismantled through British betrayal.

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