Alistair Henwood
About Alistair Henwood
Alistair Henwood is a Senior Associate in Strategy and Policy at Ofcom, where he has worked since 2020. He holds an LLB in Law from the University of Westminster and an LLM in Public and Comparative Law from University College London.
Work at Ofcom
Alistair Henwood currently serves as a Senior Associate in Strategy and Policy at Ofcom, a role he has held since 2020. In this position, he manages teams that focus on various critical areas, including online harms, media literacy, digital markets regulation, and telecommunications. Prior to his current role, he worked as an Associate in Strategy and Policy at Ofcom from 2018 to 2020. His responsibilities include line management of junior colleagues, where he sets clear objectives, identifies development areas, and provides feedback to support their wellbeing.
Previous Experience at IPSO and DCMS
Before joining Ofcom, Alistair Henwood worked at the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) as a Legal and Policy Analyst from 2015 to 2018. In this role, he contributed to the development of legal frameworks and policy analysis within the media sector. He also served as a Policy Advisor at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) for a six-month period in 2019, where he engaged with government officials to provide insights on public policy proposals.
Education and Expertise
Alistair Henwood holds an LLB in Law from the University of Westminster, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his education at University College London, earning a Master of Laws (LLM) in Public and Comparative Law from 2013 to 2014. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in legal principles and policy analysis, which he applies in his current role at Ofcom.
Engagement with Government Officials
In his professional capacity, Alistair Henwood regularly engages with government officials to provide advice on public policy proposals. This aspect of his work is crucial for informing and shaping policies related to his areas of expertise, including digital markets and media regulation.