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7/31/2019 News Bulletin From Conor Burns MP #93
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Subject: NewsBulletinfromConorBurnsMP#93
Date: Thursday,14June201211:33:27UnitedKingdomTime
From: ConorBurnsMP
In this edition:
Conor Burns MPs DiaryWebsite of the Week:Do it!Photo news:Conor celebratesHM The Queens DiamondJubilee at Bournemouthstreet parties
Conor meets ImmigrationMinister and delegatesfrom Bournemouthlanguage schools at theHome OfficePhoto news:Suttoners Cricket Club atKinson ManorConservatives retainseat in Redhill andNorthbourne by-electionPhoto news:West Howe Now
Demolition of the IMAXeyesorePhoto news:Conor meets localfundraiserThe All-PartyParliamentary Groupon the Holy See makes itsannual visit to the VaticanPhoto news:Fernheath PlayAssociation
Conor calls for reformon the European ArrestWarrantPhoto news:Redhill Common ScoutFeteHow to contactConor Burns MP
Issue 93 Thursday 14th June 2012
Since the past edition, Conor has:
Celebrated the Queens Diamond Jubilee at street parties
across Bournemouth and Poole.
Visited Fernheath Play Association in West Howe to meet
with staff and children.
Attended the Students Union at Bournemouth University
Annual Review to see a showcase of work carried out over thepast year.
Was interviewed for local magazine West Howe Now.
Held a help and advice surgery for local residents at The
Triangle.
Met with Adam Tuffrey, who won a special commendation at
Bournemouths Volunteer of the Year Awards, to discuss
future plans to raise funds for the Meningitis Trust.
Met with Hamish Wilson, Bournemouth School student and
volunteer beach lifeguard, who will carry the Olympic Torch in
Dorchester next month.
Visited the Suttoners Cricket Club at Kinson Manor. Conorwas invited as a thank you for intervening with the Council to
ensure cricket remained on the site after 80 years.
Published a paper calling for reform of the European Arrest
Warrant.
Arranged a meeting at the Home Office with Immigration
MinisterDamian Green for representatives ofBournemouth's
language schools.
Website of the Week:www.do-it.org.uk
The website of Do it! - the UKs mostcomprehensive volunteering website
The beginning of the month saw National Volunteers Week (1st 7th
June) which celebrates the contribution of the millions of volunteerswho regularly give up their free time for good causes. Launched in2000, not for profit Do it! is the UKs most comprehensivevolunteering website which attracts 130,000 visitors a month and seessomeone in the UK find a volunteering opportunity every 45 second.Indeed, research suggests over 30 per cent of people would not have
started volunteering if it was not for Do it!.Run by YouthNet, Do it! works with 350 Volunteer Centres all overthe UK to build up an extensive database of around 1 millionvolunteering opportunities. Users can search for opportunities locally,even searching within their post code before applying online, or canget hints and tips for volunteering overseas.
As well as helping individuals volunteer, Do it! works with voluntarysector groups to help recruit and advise people on starting up theirown organisations. Do it! works with over 300 national and regionalcharities and represents 28,000 organisations.
Photo news:
Conor celebrates HM The Queens Diamond
Jubilee at Bournemouth
street parties
Conor Burns MP and Cllr David DOrton-Gibson join in thecelebrations at the Romney Road Diamond Jubilee Street Party in
Northbourne.
Conor Burns MP presents the prizes for the best dressed housecompetition at the Romney Road Diamond Jubilee Street Party.
Conor presents some of the younger guests at a BournemouthDiamond Jubilee Street Party with commemorative chocolates.
Conor meets Immigration Minister and
delegates from Bournemouth language
schools at the Home Office
Conor with delegates from Bournemouth language schoolsand Damian Green, Immigration Minister at the Home Office.
As the House of Commons returned from recess, Conor had the
pleasure on Monday 11th June of initiating a successful meetingbetween the Immigration Minister, Damian Green MP, and four ofBournemouths most highly qualified Educators: Mike Francis(Strategy and Policy Advisor to Bournemouth Tourism ManagementBoard); David Jones (Principle of ETC International College inBournemouth and current Chair of the International Education Forum);
Simon Freeman (Principle of Westbourne Academy in Bournemouth);and Shane Wilkinson (Managing Director of Bournemouth BusinessSchool International).Bournemouths local economy relies heavily on tourism and thebenefits of visitors, both long and short-term. Students who come toBournemouth to learn English often stay with families, who in turn usethis income to support themselves and supplement their currentincomes. It is estimated that as many as 20,000 families in theBournemouth/Poole conurbation make money in this way.
As a result of this impact on the local community, the heads of theseEnglish schools were very keen to talk to Damian Green about howcurrent immigration controls are restricting Britains access to theinternational education market. They argued that there needs to be away to restrict immigration and people who over-stay their visas,clampdown on bogus language schools and other abuses at the sametime as encouraging international student who genuinely want to cometo Britain to learn about English language and culture and who willreturn to their home countries after this period.Indeed, evidence to support this was presented: letters from agenciesdictate that US and Australia are now preferred destinations to studythan the UK. This means that the Brightest and Best are being putoff UK courses as well as solid middle ground students causingthese four businessmen to fear the UK may soon be closed forbusiness in regard to language schools and other associated tourism
sectors.Damian Green, the Minister for Immigration was willing to listencarefully and said that he would take these arguments andexperiences into considerations when deciding upon his next stage ofimmigration reforms. He stated that he was glad that measure suchas the Extended Student Visitor Visa, had worked well as a temporarymeasure, but was keen that it did not become a loophole to beexploited by either immigrants or language school and universities.Commenting after the meeting Conor said, This meeting was vitallyimportant to ensure the Immigration Minister fully understands theunintended consequences for language schools of the otherwise
excellent changes to immigration rules.
Damian Green listened carefully to all the concerns and has promisedto take the case for special provision for language students in theimmigration reforms into account.
Damian was particularly pleased to hear that the introduction of theextended student visitor visa which was introduced as a temporarymeasure was helping local language schools with students from
places like Japan and Korea and indicated that the Government hadno plans to revoke it.I will continue to do everything I can do ensure the Government
doesnt let our much needed and valued language schools down.
Conor, pictured with delegates from Bournemouth languageschools and Damian Green, Immigration Minister (right).
Photo news:
Suttoners Cricket Club at Kinson Manor
Conor chatting to members of the Suttoners Cricket Clubduring a recent visit.
Conor Burns MP was delighted to visit the Suttoners Cricket Club atKinson Manor recently to chat to members and see a game.Conor was invited to the club as a thank you for intervening to stop theCouncils insurers from closing the club down after cricket has beenplayed on the site for 80 years.The issue arose when a residential neighbour of the Kinson Manorground complained of a cricket ball landing in their garden. Instead oflooking at practical solutions such as netting on the perimeter fences,the councils insurers said they would not cover the club on the siteanymore, forcing the council to tell the club to leave.
A mass petition and intervention from Conor on behalf of the club ledto a more sensible solution being reached with high netting put uparound the field to ensure cricket balls cannot land in neighbouringgardens.
Commenting Conor said, It was a pleasure to visit the Suttoners atthe Kinson Manor cricket ground.
The common sense measure of putting nets up prevented the clubfrom closing down and I was delighted to play my part in ensuring theclub remains strong at Kinson Manor.
The club is a backbone of the community in Kinson. They cater for alot of young people from one of the more challenging parts ofBournemouth as well as adult teams. I wish them every success forthe future.
Conservatives retain seat in
Redhill and Northbourne by-election
Conor Burns MP chats to new Conservative Councillor DavidDOrton-Gibson about local issues in Redhill and Northbourne.
David DOrton-Gibson is the newest face in Bournemouth Town Hall,
after winning the Redhill and Northbourne Council By-election lastmonth.Cllr DOrton-Gibson secured 675 votes to win, with Labouroverhauling the Liberal Democrats - who won the other two seats inthe ward in May 2011 - to come second.Commenting, Conor said, I am delighted that David won this by-election for the Conservatives locally. His victory was convincing andgoes to show that it is the Conservatives local people trust to getthings done in the area.
Photo news:
West Howe Now
Conor being interviewed for the local magazineWest Howe Now.
West Howe Nowis a magazine distributed free to all residents in WestHowe and produced by volunteers at the Inspiring Change shop on
Cunningham Crescent. Published four times a year the magazinekeeps local people updated with news and events in the area. Formore information see www.westhowe.net.
Demolition of the IMAX eyesoreWhen the large, mirrored building that obscures Bournemouthsseafront was initially erected in 1998 it caused huge outcry resultingin several campaigns for its removal and earning it the title ofEnglands most hated building. Indeed the entire building proved tobe of little use when the original centrepiece of the building (the IMAX
cinema) didnt open until 2002, and then closed just 3 years later dueto problems showing 3D films never to re-open rendering thebuilding as an object without a cause. Finally, much to the relief of thegeneral public, definite plans are in place for the offensive building tobe demolished.This subsequently means that Bournemouth will have a rather largeempty space to fill here arrives the publics opportunity to have theirsay in regard to what should be built in place of the current uglyoccupier. The widely popular company TripAdvisor has agreed tocreate a survey on the matter to put on their website, so that anyonecan easily become actively involved and offer their opinion as to whatthey think Bournemouth may be lacking.
The Leader of Bournemouth Council, John Beesley, has previouslysaid that demolition work will begin after the holiday season, and thathopefully the work should be done and dusted by summer 2013.In short, this is an excellent opportunity to further improveBournemouth, and for citizens to actively take part in decisionsconcerning their hometown, which in turn effect your everyday lives meaning that your opinions are of uttermost importance to the Counciland MP Conor Burns. To voice your view on how to restoreBournemouths seafront to its former glory, be sure to visit thefollowing link, kindly set up by TripAdvisor: www.tripadvisor.co.uk.
Until a final decision is reached, the space left by the IMAX willtemporarily be occupied by a delightful open-air theatre over nextyears summer, which should hopefully be another great opportunityyou wont want to miss out on!
Photo news:
Conor meets local fundraiser
Adam Tuffrey updates Conor on plans for the 2012 Music for
Meningitis concert to be held at the Pavilion on 29th September.Adam, who contracted Meningitis at the age of 6, is now a Young
Ambassador for the Meningitis Trust. His work was recentlyrecognised by the Mayor of Bournemouth, following nominationby Conor for a Volunteer of the Year award. Full details of the
concert will be announced in due course.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group
on the Holy See makes its annualvisit to the Vatican
Conor pictured with a delegation of MPs at the Vatican.
Fromhttp://ukinholysee.fco.gov.ukOn 30 May 2012, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Holy See
paid its annual visit to the Holy See. The Group, led by its ChairmanDavid Amess MP, met Pope Benedict XVI at the end of the General
Audience, 30 years on from Bl. John Paul IIs historic Pastoral visit toBritain in 1982. The Group also held meetings with Holy See officials,discussing a wide range of issues of interest to the UK and the HolySee.The All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Holy See was founded in2006, and with the aim of monitoring and supporting the strongdiplomatic ties between the United Kingdom and the Holy See. In hisspeech addressed to Her Majesty The Queen on the first day of hishistoric official visit to the United Kingdom in September 2010, PopeBenedict XVI acknowledged with deep appreciation the work of the
All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Holy See, which has contributedgreatly to strengthening the friendly relations existing between theHoly See and the United Kingdom.The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Holy See is across-party Group, run by and for Members of the House of Commonsand the House of Lords. The previous visit of the Group took place inJanuary 2011.
Photo news:
Fernheath Play Association
Conor with Bournemouth children at Fernheath Play Association.Conor was also delighted to learn this week that Mrs PaddyWilliamson of Fearnheath Play Association has been honoured withthe Mayor of Bournemouth's Diamond Jubilee Award last night at FullCouncil.In celebration of HM The Queens Diamond Jubilee the Mayor
established this one-off award to recognise the individual achievementof one of Bournemouths residents. Local residents were invited tonominate a fellow Bournemouth resident who they felt had given alongstanding service to the town or had attained an outstandingachievement over a period of time.Mrs Williamson was nominated for the Award by Conor Burns MP forher dedication to youth work, and in particular her efforts in setting upand running the Fernheath Play Association.
Conor calls for reform on the
European Arrest Warrant
Conor pictured at the launch of the paper with Nick Pickles,Director of Big Brother watch (left) and Catherine Heard, Head of
Policy at Fair Trials International (right).
A report published by Conor this week has called on the Governmentto urgently review the European Arrest Warrant system, warning thatthe current operation of the warrants is fundamentally incompatiblewith the principles of British justice.Conor argues in the paper published by civil liberties campaign groupBig Brother Watch that to protect the interests, rights and liberties ofBritish citizens reform of the arrest warrant system is essential.Conor said: As we are now seeing with the European economiccrisis, it is impossible to have true European consolidation without afull political and cultural union. And as many of us have warned forover 20 years such a union is incompatible with nationhood anddemocracy. This is very much case with the European Arrest Warrant,since you simply cannot have a pan-European system of arrestauthorisation if there remains stark differences between the standards
of the many different judicial systems of EU countries.The devastating result of this has been that the British Government isnow required to export our citizens to foreign countries for crimeswhich are not deemed crimes under our own system of justice. Thefundamental principle of freedom under the rule of law is underminedby the creation of the European Arrest Warrant.As with the European Union itself, what was introduced to make usmore secure is now making us less free. The time is ripe for afundamental review of Britains place in an institution that isincreasingly obviously the answer to yesterdays problems.
Nick Pickles, director of Big Brother Watch, added: It is notunreasonable to ask that British citizens should not be extradited foroffences that either trivial or not recognised as crimes in the UK, whilebeing sure that they will not face prolonged uncertainty in a foreign jailbefore a decision to charge is even made.The system is in dire need of reform to protect the civil liberties ofBritish citizens and the longer the Government waits, the greater therisk of yet another tragic case arising. With MPs from every partyagreeing the system is not working, delay is inexcusable.
At present a warrant can be issued by any member state of the EU,with the receiving country not able to challenge the warrants basis or
to demand evidence be provided to substantiate the allegations beingmade. This leads to a serious risk that individuals are held withoutcharge while investigations are conducted, in some cases for manymonths. Furthermore, the report argues that British citizens should beable to choose to be tried in a UK court, rather than be extradited toless judicially-rigorous nations.
RecommendationsThe following reforms are proposed to address the flaws in theEuropean Arrest Warrant system, to protect British citizens and toreduce the burden on British law enforcement agencies.
1)
Warrants should only be issued for serious crimes, and onlygranted where both the issuing and receiving state recognisethe act as criminal
2) The issuing state should be required to produce evidencedemonstrating why the warrant has been issued, and theindividual should be able to challenge in a domestic court thelawfulness of the warrant on the basis of this evidence
3) Any request to extradite an individual must be proportionate inthe circumstances
4) The receiving state should have the ability to refuseextradition if it does not believe the judicial process willrespect the fundamental rights of citizens, and should be ableto seek guarantees where doubts arises
5) If a warrant is refused by a single member state, the warrantshould be deemed invalid in every member state
To read the full report, click here.
Photo news:
Redhill Common Scout Fete
Conor pictured at the 1st Bournemouth Scout Groupannual fete on Redhill Common.
Three ways to contact Conor Burns MP:
By Phone: 020 7219 7021
By email: [email protected]
By post: Conor Burns MPHouse of Commons
London SW1A 0AA
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