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What Does it Mean to be British? BAME Event

Leigh Day’s BAME Network presented a thought-provoking and inspiring panel discussion on “What does it mean to be British”. The panel discussion explores identity, what it means to be British, and whether the nature of British citizenship is dependent on your colour and family origins. 

Posted on 08 April 2020

Leigh Day’s BAME Network presented a thought-provoking and inspiring panel discussion on “What does it mean to be British”.  The panel consisted of four excellent speakers, Dave Neita, Leslie Thomas QC, Maria Munir and Maya Goodfellow and was expertly chaired by Leigh Day Partner and Chair of Leigh Day’s BAME Network Kiran Daurka.

The panel discussion explores identity, what it means to be British, and whether the nature of British citizenship is dependent on your colour and family origins. 

Meet the contributors

Kiran Daurka

Partner

Kiran has acted for a range of individuals advising on all aspects of employment law.

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Nigel Mackay

Partner

Nigel is a leading employment and discrimination lawyer. He is co-head of the employment department, alongside Emma Satyamurti

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