Faith and Hate Paradox Event

“The Faith and Hate Paradox”

Tuesday 8th August 2023, 17.00-20.30

Southend and District Reform Synagogue

851 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea SS0 9SZ

Essex Police are committed to tackling discrimination of all kinds. You are warmly invited to this event which aims to acknowledge and address the issue of faith-based hate and discrimination, raising awareness of the lived experience of our communities through discussion, gathering people of all faiths and none to take part in the conversation.

Objectives

• Essex Police and religious communities to be informed and empowered to support each other in the best and most effective ways.

• Essex Police and religious communities to form a closer partnership.

• To celebrate the common goals and values of religions and learning from our differences.

16.45 - Refreshments

17.15 - Introduction & Welcome - ACO Richard Leicester

17.25 - Hate Crime in Essex - Supt Naomi Edwards, Kathryn Springett, PS Daniel Stanley

17.35 - Sikhism - Shweta Kaur (Sikhs of Chelmsford)

17.55 - Anti-Semitism - Colin T & Phil Mitchell (Community Security Trust)

18.15 - Paganism - Jack Hudson (Asatru UK)

18.35 - Break

18.55 - Islam Vs Terrorism - Sidra Naeem (Muslim community, Essex Mind and Spirit)

19.15 - Mormon Misconception - Anna Buttimore (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)

19.35 - Group Discussion - Facilitated by Hannah Kelly, Lead Chaplain

19.50 - Q&A with Panel - Opportunity to ask questions of our speakers

20.15 - Closing Remarks - Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for

Essex

20.20 - Evaluation and Reflection - Hannah Kelly, Lead Chaplain

To book email Hannah Kelly Hannah.Kelly@essex.police.uk