Criminal Justice and Political Cultures

Tim Newburn is a British criminologist, author, and academic who specializes in the study of policing and criminal justice. He was born on December 31, 1957, in England and grew up in London. Newburn has been a professor of criminology at the London School of Economics (LSE) since 1999, where he is also the director of the Mannheim Centre for Criminology.

Newburn received his undergraduate degree in history and politics from the University of Warwick in 1979 and went on to study sociology at the University of Leeds, where he earned his Ph.D. in 1986. He then worked as a lecturer in criminology at the University of Leicester before moving to the LSE in 1989.

Newburn has published numerous books and articles on various aspects of criminology, policing, and criminal justice, including "Criminology" (2017), "The Handbook of Policing" (2019), and "Rioting in the UK and France: A Comparative Analysis" (2020).

Newburn is also known for his contributions to policy and practice in criminal justice. He has served as a consultant to various government agencies and non-governmental organizations, including the Home Office, the Scottish Government, and the United Nations. He has also served on several government commissions and inquiries, including the Independent Commission on the Future of Policing in England and Wales.

In recognition of his contributions to criminology, Newburn has received numerous awards and honors. He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2016 and awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2017 for his services to criminology and social justice.

Newburn's work has had a significant impact on the field of criminology, particularly in the areas of policing and criminal justice policy. His research has helped to shape debates around issues such as police accountability, the use of force by law enforcement, and the impact of social and economic factors on crime and justice.