rainey in oxford, such a contrast to paris.t has also set up an independent enquiry which will look at cecil rhodes's legacy, and the wider issues impacting black and minority ethnic students, such as improving diversity, but don't expect the statue to be removed anytime soon. they will still have to apply for to remove it from a listed building, and the review is not expected to report back until the end of the year. but this is a significant u—turn for the college. five years ago, campaigners called for the statue to go. there was a review, but the college decided to protect the complexities of history. fast forward to summer 2020, there have been widespread protests in support of black lives matter, and several statues around the country have been targeted and in some cases removed. so that has reignited the debate here in oxford, increasing the pressure. campaigners, the rhodes must fall campaigners, have cautiously welcomed oriel‘s decision. they have been here before. they say they are hopeful but they won't rest until it