Oxford University recently announced a list of 38 candidates for the Chancellor position, excluding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. The election is set for October 28, and Imran Khan’s candidacy was not considered, partly due to a recent corruption conviction which may legally bar him from holding office.
The Times, a British newspaper, earlier reported that Khan’s potential nomination posed difficulties for the university in managing the Chancellor election. The competitive nature of the race prompted legal consultations to verify Khan’s eligibility in light of electoral concerns surrounding Pakistan.
Legal opinions have played a crucial role in this election, with distinguished lawyer and King’s Counsel member, Southey, called to the bar in 1996 and recognized with Silk in 2010, lending his expertise. Known for handling high-profile cases, including UK Supreme Court proceedings, Southey’s involvement highlights the need for stringent legal compliance during this election.
The candidates for the Chancellor position include a diverse range of individuals:
- Miss Sidra Aftab
- Mr. Hasanat Ahmad
- Dr. Ayham Ammora
- Lady Elish Angiolini
- Dr. Anwar Baig
- Mr. Ankur Shiv Bhandari
- Professor Nirpal Singh Paul Bhangal
- Mr. Kashif Bilal
- Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionaich
- Mr. George Callaghan
- Ms. Margaret Casely-Hayford
- Mr. Benjamin Ivatts
- Professor Simon Kay
- Lord Peter Mandelson
- Dr. Ryn Miake-Lye
- Ms. Angie Moxham
- Mr. Shaikh Aftab Ahmad
- Javaid Muhammad
- Hafiz Shaikh
- Mr. Maxim Parr-Reid
- Mr. Alam Pasha
- Dr. Kadira Pethiyagoda
- Miss Kashmaila Rauf
- Baroness Jan Royall
- Mr. Graham Catlin
- Mr. Talha Shah
- Ms. Mei Rose Connor
- Mr. Abrar ul Hassan Shapoo
- Ms. Emma Dandy
- Mr. Harry Stratton
- Dr. Azeem Farooqi
- Ms. Tanya Tajik
- The Reverend Matthew Firth
- Dr. Pratik Tarvadi
- Rt Hon Dominic Grieve
- Mr. Francisc Vladovici Poplauschi
- Lord William Hague
- Mr. Xingang Wang
- Dr. Lyn Michelle Heiming
- Lord David Willetts
