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Thank you for visiting the archives of Rev Dr Inderjit Singh Bhogal OBE, a leading figure in the field of Social Justice and the Sanctuary Movement within the UK.

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The Essence of Social Equality: Nurturing a Society Rooted in Social Justice

Posted on October 2, 2023
In pursuit of a fair and just society The concept of social equality stands at the forefront of a fair and just society. At its core lies the idea of ensuring that every individual, regardless of their background, race, gender, religion, or economic status, has the same rights and opportunities….
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Healing Our Streets: Standing Together Against Violence in the UK

Posted on August 4, 2024
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Immigration Is Not A Crime

Posted on June 6, 2024

The Essence of Social Equality: Nurturing a Society Rooted in Social Justice

Posted on October 2, 2023
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BLACK AND WHITE: Challenging Colour-Based Discrimination in Faith Communities

Posted on February 7, 2021
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CLINTON MCCURBIN: How One Man’s Courage Prevailed against Police Racism and Violence

Posted on June 17, 2020

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Sanctuary For All – Study Guide for Churches and Individuals

Posted on February 7, 2021
Revision Date: January 2021 The latest version of Sanctuary for All is now available here. I have updated some figures and information. There is also more detailed reflections on being a Church of Sanctuary in Appendix 3. This resource is also available on the Churches Together in Britain & Ireland…
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Sanctuary, Justice, Refugees and the Small Boats

Posted on April 26, 2023
Applying for ‘asylum’ is not a crime, but criminalising people for even trying to get to a safe place is a crime against humanity Inderjit Bhogal, 2023 Is applying for asylum a crime? Applying for ‘asylum’ is not a crime, but criminalising people for even trying to get to a…
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10 years: Theatre of Sanctuary

Posted on June 14, 2024

Sanctuary, Justice, Refugees and the Small Boats

Posted on April 26, 2023
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Church of Sanctuary

Posted on April 3, 2021
Books File on Book Shelves

Sanctuary For All – Study Guide for Churches and Individuals

Posted on February 7, 2021

Sanctuary For All – Study Guide for Churches and Individuals [2020 Revision]

Posted on May 16, 2019

Sheffield as a City of Sanctuary

Posted on February 15, 2010

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Inderjit Bhogal Pause For Thought (BBC R2): Looking Ahead for 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024
Looking ahead for 2024 there are priorities around personal and mental wellbeing, and social security. There are bigger goals for us all around tackling environmental degradation and economic inequalities. Looming large is AI where accumulated intelligence determines who we are rather than the other way round, and self-driving cars. Personally,…
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Inderjit’s Pause for Thought(s) on BBC Radio 2

Posted on April 3, 2021
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Inderjit Bhogal Pause For Thought (BBC R2): How to Keep Calm

Posted on March 29, 2022
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Inderjit Bhogal Pause For Thought (BBC R2): World Book Day

Posted on March 4, 2021
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Pause For Thought (BBC R2):Amazing Inventions: Bread/Roti

Posted on March 11, 2021

Inderjit Bhogal Pause For Thought (BBC R2): Changing Things for The Better

Posted on February 1, 2022
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Inderjit Bhogal Pause For Thought (BBC R2): The Real Me

Posted on February 25, 2021
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Inderjit Bhogal Pause For Thought (BBC R2): January Blues

Posted on January 18, 2023
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Inderjit Bhogal Pause For Thought (BBC R2): Looking Ahead for 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024
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Inderjit Bhogal Pause For Thought (BBC R2): My Biggest Temptation

Posted on February 17, 2021

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Sanctuary, Justice, Refugees and the Small Boats
Sanctuary

Sanctuary, Justice, Refugees and the Small Boats

ByInderjit Bhogal April 26, 2023October 13, 2023

Applying for ‘asylum’ is not a crime, but criminalising people for even trying to get to a safe place is…

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Political Reflections

The UK Rwanda Policy

ByInderjit Bhogal August 18, 2022October 14, 2023

In 2022, both candidates for the role of UK Prime Minister pledged to sustain the Rwanda policy – A policy…

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Inderjit’s Pause for Thought(s) on BBC Radio 2

ByInderjit Bhogal April 3, 2021December 30, 2023

Pause for Thought on BBC Radio 2 Listen to Inderjit’s 4-part series on Pause for Thought that aired throughout the…

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Communion in Times of Coronavirus

Greeting and Sharing Peace

ByInderjit Bhogal April 22, 2020October 14, 2023

Part of the Communion In Times Of Coronavirus series of gentle reflectionsClick here for more Inderjit Bhogal, 2020 There are…

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Healing Our Streets: Standing Together Against Violence in the UK

ByInderjit Bhogal August 4, 2024August 26, 2024

Together, We Choose Peace Over Violence I am deeply troubled by the street violence in cities around England. Nothing can…

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10 years: Theatre of Sanctuary

ByInderjit Bhogal June 14, 2024June 18, 2024

What is A theatre of Sanctuary? A Theatre of Sanctuary is a designation awarded to theatres that actively commit to…

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Social Justice

Immigration Is Not A Crime

ByInderjit Bhogal June 6, 2024May 6, 2025

Where do Refugees go? The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has recorded that over 100 million people…

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Pause For Thought (BBC Radio 2)

Inderjit Bhogal Pause For Thought (BBC R2): Looking Ahead for 2024

ByInderjit Bhogal January 2, 2024October 8, 2024

Looking ahead for 2024 there are priorities around personal and mental wellbeing, and social security. There are bigger goals for…

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The Essence of Social Equality: Nurturing a Society Rooted in Social Justice
Social Justice

The Essence of Social Equality: Nurturing a Society Rooted in Social Justice

ByInderjit Bhogal October 2, 2023June 14, 2024

In pursuit of a fair and just society The concept of social equality stands at the forefront of a fair…

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Inderjit Bhogal Presents the Circuit of Sanctuary to Brighton and Hove
Church of Sanctuary

Methodist Circuit in Brighton and Hove Becomes a Circuit of Sanctuary

ByInderjit Bhogal April 26, 2023October 14, 2023

What is a circuit of sanctuary In a world marked by division and fear, the concept of a “Circuit of…

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Inderjit Bhogal Pause For Thought (BBC R2): January Blues

ByInderjit Bhogal January 18, 2023October 8, 2024

January blues are normal. They are particularly real for many of us with financial hardship. December is expensive. There is…

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Inderjit Bhogal Pause For Thought (BBC R2): How to Keep Calm

ByInderjit Bhogal March 29, 2022October 8, 2024

I love snowdrops and Robins. The snowdrops flower in January, around the time of my birthday. They gladden my heart….

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