Tim Newburn is Professor of Criminology and Social Policy at the London School of Economics, UK, and a former President of the British Society of Criminology. He is author of over 40 books, including The Official History of Criminal Justice in England and Wales, Volume IV: The Politics of Law and Order (Routledge, 2022) with David Downes.
'Tim Newburn has provided an impressively detailed and authoritative analysis of the major developments in policing policy in England & Wales during the latter half of the 20th century. It will be essential reading for criminologists, historians and political scientists with an interest in the politics of policing.' Trevor Jones, Professor, Cardiff University, Wales, UK