Rashid Minhas

Dr. Rashid Minhas is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Psychology at the School of Human and Social Sciences, University of West London. His work bridges the disciplines of criminology, psychology, and policing practice, focusing on ethical investigative interviewing, bias mitigation, and inclusive justice. He holds a PhD in Criminal Investigation from De Montfort University, Leicester, where he explored the influence of suspect community stereotyping on criminal investigations.

• University: University of West London
• School: School of Human and Social Sciences

Rashid's research aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 5, 8, 10, and 16), addressing workplace harassment, promoting fair and accountable policing, and reducing structural and cognitive biases in legal processes. His publications emphasize cultural/ethnic bias in investigative decision-making, police interviewing practices, and the development of the Minhas Investigative Interviewing Prejudicial Stereotyping Scale (MIIPSS) to assess bias in police interviews with suspects.

He teaches on programs including BSc (Hons) Criminology, BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology, and supervises PhD research in Criminology, Policing, and Forensic Science. His recent work includes a 2024 book on police stereotyping and its impact on criminal investigations.