Henry Burrows

Henry Burrows holds extensive experience in public service and policy development across various high-profile roles in the UK government. Currently serving as Deputy Director at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland since February 2024, Henry previously held positions such as Deputy Principal Private Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Head of Policy Development at the Ministry of Justice UK. Earlier roles include Senior Policy Advisor at both the Cabinet Office and 10 Downing Street, as well as Senior Policy Lead at the Department for Exiting the European Union. Henry's career began with a focus on public affairs at Chelgate Limited and experience as a Judicial Assistant at the Court of Appeal. Educational qualifications include a Barrister-at-Law from The Honorable Society of King's Inns, a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Oxford, and a Bachelor of Laws from Trinity College Dublin.