• Racism and Fostering Inclusivity with Nazir Afzal OBE.

  • Feb 16 2024
  • Length: 47 mins
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Racism and Fostering Inclusivity with Nazir Afzal OBE.

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  • Nazir Afzal  

    Nazir Afzal OBE was Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England, and most recently, he was Chief Executive of the country’s Police & Crime Commissioners. During a 24 year career, he has prosecuted some of the most high-profile cases in the country, including the so-called Rochdale grooming gang, and led nationally on several legal topics, notably violence against women and girls, child sexual abuse, and honor-based violence. Nazir was recently appointed to the ⁠Independent Press Standards Organisation⁠ (IPSO) and is ⁠National Adviser on Gender-Based Violence⁠ to the Welsh Government.  

     

    Nazir joins me today to discuss his experience of growing up in inner-city Birmingham and why it could be a frightening place for his family and community. He shares what he found so fulfilling about working in the Crown Prosecution Service and how a move to London allowed him to build his skill set, develop and grow. Nazir also describes his involvement in the Rochdale case, the bravery of the young women giving evidence, and why it subsequently triggered a change in guidelines for cross-examinations in sensitive cases.  

     

     "The real answers come from within the community." - Nazir Afzal 

     

    Today on The Community Safety Podcast: 

    • Nazir's experience of racism and hate crime as a teenager and a professional 
    • The lightbulb moment that drew Nazir towards becoming a lawyer. 
    • The opportunity that allowed him to pursue a more even work-life balance 
    • Why Nazir had to have a panic alarm installed in his house at one point and how that affected his life and his career 
    • The case that stands out in Nazir's mind and how it was brought to a successful conclusion by a diverse team of professionals  
    • Nazir's thoughts on how to break the cycle of imprisonment and criminal behaviour 
    • Some of the positives that have come out of the COVID-19 pandemic 

     

    Connect with Nazir Afzal: 


    • ⁠Nazir Afzal Website⁠ 


    • ⁠Nazir Afzal on LinkedIn⁠ 


    • ⁠Nazir Afzal on Twitter⁠ 

    Connect with The Community Safety Podcast: 



    • ⁠The Community Safety Podcast Website⁠ 


    • ⁠The Community Safety Podcast on Facebook⁠ 


    • ⁠The Community Safety Podcast on Twitter⁠ 
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