Oliver Durose

Oliver Durose is a Policy Fellow at SOAS University of London and a senior parliamentary researcher, writer, and activist. His current project, Carceral Policy, Policing and Race, examines the intersection of colonialism and modern criminal justice systems, focusing on the Global South. He is also a senior researcher for a Labour MP, combining academic inquiry with political engagement.

• Specializes in UK and US politics, colonialism, and criminal justice systems.
• Authored the book Suburban Socialism (Repeater Books, 2022).
• Active in political campaigns, including Labour Party (2019) and Bernie Sanders' campaign (2020).

His research emphasizes marginalized populations' carceral experiences, linking historical colonial structures to contemporary policing and racial disparities. While no formal awards are listed, his advocacy and publications contribute to policy debates and critical social theory.