Chair
Brian Hanrahan, BBC Diplomatic Editor

Panellists
M J Akbar, Editor, India on Sunday and Sunday Guardian and Covert
Dr Maleeha Lodhi, journalist and academic, formerly Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK
Sir Hilary Synott, Consulting Fellow IIS, author and former diplomat

Please allow a minimum of 45 minutes to pass through security

RSVP
Rita Payne at ritapayne@hotmail.com

Directions to venue: To access the Commonwealth Parliamentary Room, please enter the Palace of Westminster through St Stephen’s entrance which will lead visitors straight into Westminster Hall. Once there, the room of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (UK branch) is up the staircase half way down the hall on the right hand side and is clearly signposted.

•  The Commonwealth Journalists Association (UK branch) wishes to thank the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (UK branch) for use of its venue in Westminster Hall.
 

The Commonwealth Journalists Association

Sharing. Discussing. Understanding. Looking out for each other.

This is the essence of the Commonwealth Journalists' Association (CJA) which brings journalists - be they in print, broadcasting or online - from all 53 countries of the Commonwealth of Nations together, widening their professional contacts and horizons.

And the UK branch of the CJA (CJA-UK) is the gateway to professional media comradeship and understanding of the complexities of modern countries and peoples. It is an entry point to the intricate network of international officials, professionals, development workers and academics in London and elsewhere in the UK.

It can help open doors. It also works at organising events and specialist talks that will bring the news to you.