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Samir Shah in panel reviewing Leicester unrest
Shah was awarded a CBE honour by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.
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Samir Shah / Image - UK government
The government of the United Kingdom has appointed Dr. Samir Shah, an Indian-born expert in race relations, to serve on a three-person panel, that is tasked with conducting an independent review of the unrest that occurred in the city of Leicester last year. The unrest emerged as community groups clashed following an India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match in Dubai.
Shah, who was awarded a CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) honour by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for his contributions to heritage and television, will collaborate with other expert panel members to release their findings by the following year, as announced by the UK government on September 18.
Shah brings extensive experience to the task of conducting such reviews. He has previously served as a Commissioner for the UK's Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities. Additionally, he held the position of Chair at the country's independent race equality think tank, the Runnymede Trust, for a decade. Moreover, he served as a member of the Holocaust Commission.
The panel's mandate includes several key objectives such as to meticulously establish the factual account of the events that unfolded during the period of unrest, creating a clear and comprehensive sequence of events.
Secondly, it will conduct an in-depth analysis to discern the root causes behind the unrest. Furthermore, the panel will provide practical recommendations aimed at preventing the recurrence of similar events in the future. Finally, it will outline proposals and strategies to enhance local social cohesion, fostering a stronger sense of unity within the community.
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