ABOUT AZHAR
Azhar Chohan is a respected and highly experienced lawyer and community advocate based in Slough. With a deep commitment to civic engagement and social justice, he brings a wealth of experience and passion to his candidacy as an independent representative in the upcoming UK general election.
With over 23 years of experience as a senior constituency caseworker, he truly understands various issues impacting people in Slough from housing to welfare benefits, policing and health.
His experience and knowledge have also been utilised to train lawyers of all levels in addition to carrying out legal research for MPs, past and present.
Alongside his legal career, he has championed justice and equality for various local and global issues, serving as an Executive member of National Federation of Law Centers and also as the founder and trustee of Slough Immigration Aid Unit (SIAU).
Azhar has always been a champion of women’s rights and is regularly involved in supporting the Women’s Refuge in Slough, especially supporting those affected by domestic violence. Additionally, he has always been a keen advocate for interfaith dialogue and community harmony.
Azhar lives locally with his family who have called Slough their home for over the last 60 years.