Omar Phoenix Khan

Omar Phoenix Khan is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Department of Social & Policy Sciences. His work interrogates the enduring impact of coloniality on contemporary criminological theory and practice, with a focus on judicial decision-making in Brazil.

• Research Focus: Coloniality of justice systems, carceral injustice, postcolonial critiques of legal procedures
• Projects: Creator of the Justice Focus podcast, amplifying criminological discourse through interviews
• Collaborations: Active in global criminology networks, particularly in Latin America and postcolonial contexts

Omar’s recent publications (2017–2024) explore themes across coloniality, judicial bias, gender-responsive justice, and prison reform. His 2024 article in the British Journal of Criminology provides a decolonial analysis of pre-trial practices in Brazil. Despite lacking explicit awards, his SDG-aligned work contributes to Education and Justice (SDG 4 & 16).