Ian Acheson Frsa M.isrm Hon.dlitt

Ian Acheson FRSA M.ISRM Hon.DLitt is a seasoned international expert in crime and counter extremism, currently serving with the United Nations since November 2023. A visiting professor at Staffordshire University since December 2019, Acheson also holds senior advisory positions at the Counter Extremism Project and the Centre for Social Justice. Acheson's notable previous roles include director of national security programs at Sampson Hall Limited, head of an independent review of extremism in prisons for HM Government, and executive director at the Equality and Human Rights Commission. With a BA (Hons) in Politics from Durham University and a postgraduate diploma in Applied Criminology and Prison Management from the University of Cambridge, Acheson's extensive experience encompasses both the public and non-profit sectors, focusing on criminal justice reform and counter-terrorism efforts.