Nazir Afzal OBE — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Chancellor of the University of Manchester, the largest single site university in the U.K.
Former Chief Crown Prosecutor, prosecuting high-profile cases including the Rochdale grooming gang and advising on many others.
International Adviser on Rule of Law, continuing to advise law enforcement worldwide.
Chair of the Church of England's National Safeguarding Panel and incoming Chair of the Lowry Theatre.
Founding board member of the Creative Industries Standards Agency.
Chief Executive of the country's Police & Crime Commissioners with its £1bn transformation fund.

Biography

Nazir Afzal OBE serves as the Chancellor of the University of Manchester, which is the largest single site university in the U.K. He is also an International Adviser on Rule of Law and a former Chief Prosecutor, having dedicated his career to public service.

Throughout his 24-year career as Chief Crown Prosecutor, Nazir Afzal prosecuted some of the country's most high-profile cases and provided advice on many others.