British Society of Criminology is an international organization that aims to further the interests and knowledge of both academic and professional people who engage in any aspect of teaching, research or public education about crime, criminal behaviour and criminal justice systems in the United Kingdom and abroad. The Society is dedicated to promoting criminology and criminological research.
Professor Loraine Gelsthorpe (2011-2015)
Professor Mike Hough (2008-2011)
Professor Tim Newburn (2005-2008)
Professor Maureen Cain (2003-2005)
Keith Bottomley (2000 to 2003)
Philip Bean (1996 to 1999)
Robert Reiner (1993 to 1996)
David Farrington (1990 to 1993)
Roger Hood (1986 to 1989)
2016: Dick Hobbs
Previous Winners
2015: John Lea
2014: Sandra Walklate
2013: Joanna Shapland
2012: Jock Young
2011: Robert Reiner
2010: Pat Carlen
2009: Stanley Cohen