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Fortress UK: Closing the Door on International Artist and Academics

The Home Office’s new points-based visa system has meant thousands of international students unable to start their courses on time, cancelled concerts and lecture series, and the growth of suspicion and surveillance on campus. Come and discuss these new rules and what we can do about them.

Published: March 14, 2010

When: Wednesday, 17. March 2010 18:30
To: Wednesday, 17. March 2010
Where: London, Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3GA
More info: www.englishpen.org/events/penevents/fortressukclosingthedooroninternationalartistandacademics/

Speakers include:

Manick Govinda – Head of Artists’ Advisory Services, Artsadmin

Lisa Appignanesi – Writers and President, English PEN

Lord Clement Jones – Lib Dem Spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport

Helena Kennedy QC – Leading Civil Liberties Barrister

Josie Appleton – Convenor, Manifesto Club

Des Freedman – Secretary, Goldsmiths UCU

Refreshments will be served afterwards.

This is a free event, but space is limited. To reserve your place, please email info@freewordonline.com

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