Colour of Justice
The issues of "Race and Institution" were addressed last week in an event run by the Oxford Access Scheme that united drama and discussion in The Colour of Justice: Shades of Grey.
The play The Colour of Justice was based on the inquiry into the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence, and the subsequent conclusion that "institutionalised racism" was prevalent in the Metropolitan Police. It was followed on each of the three nights it ran for by a forum which aimed to "give an unique opportunity for students... to have their say".
Eminent speakers led the packed discussions, with Imran Kahn - the lawyer who represented the Lawrence family - speaking passionately about the trial and the current state of race relations in Britain. Other speakers included Commander Cressida Dick, Head of Diversity at the Met, and Chris Myant from the Commission for Racial Equality.
Rizwan Ahmed, co-director of The Colour of Justice, told The OxStu: "The response was really inspiring... hopefully it will be the beginning of something."
The event was kicked off by an equally well-attended launch party at The Zodiac, presided over by Mikey B of Radio 1's Dream Team.
27th Feb 2003