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LLB (English and Scots Law), Dundee University (1988). M.Sc. (Government and Administrative Law), London University (1989). Postgraduate study in international law, London School of Economics (1991). Adviser to Dr John Reid MP and Paul Boateng MP, House of Commons (1987-1989). National Policy Officer, TUC and Representative to the ETUC (1989-1992). Director, Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (1992-1998). Commissioner, Commission for Racial Equality (1998-1999). Chief Executive, Immigrants' Aid Trust (1993-1998). |
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In the European Parliament: Chair of the Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup (2004- ); Co-Chair of the Intergroup on Ageing (2004- ); Deputy Leader of the European Parliamentary Labour Party (2009- ). |
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Council member, Liberty (NCCL) (1997-2004). |
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FRSA (1998). Co-author of: 'Social Work and Minorities in the EU' (1994); 'The Politics of Migration' (2003); 'Perspectives on Migration' (2004). |