Patrick Vernon

Social Commentator, campaigner and cultural historian

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Law Gazette: Hundreds of Windrush victims waiting over a year for compensation

More than 500 victims of the Windrush scandal have been waiting more than a year to have compensation claims processed, the Home Office has revealed. In a written parliamentary answer, home secretary Priti Patel confirmed that as of 21 April 281 cases had been in progress for between 12 and 18 months, 214 for more […]

Championing The Diaspora: Patrick Vernon

Patrick Vernon has been using his influence, his knowledge, his voice, to stand up for members of the Diaspora in the UK.  

Watch again: Cambridge Union: Windrush Panel

Windrush Panel: In collaboration with Cambridge Union, joined by Amelia Gentleman, Anthony Williams, Patrick Vernon and HE Seth George Ramocan.

Petition: VALERIE’S LAW Compulsory Training for Agencies Supporting Black DV Victims

Make specialist training mandatory for all police and other government agencies that support black women and girls affected by domestic abuse. Police and agencies should have culturally appropriate training to better understand the cultural needs of black women affected by domestic abuse. Too many African and Caribbean heritage women have not been afforded the same […]