Prof William 'Lez' Henry (PhD) was born in the London borough of Lewisham and is proudly of Jamaican Parentage. ​He is a writer, poet and community activist who is renown as a first-rate public speaker who has lectured nationally and internationally, featuring in numerous documentaries, current affairs television and radio programmes.

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​Professor Henry delivers public talks/lectures/seminars and bespoke training as a research consultant in the areas of criminology, sociology, anthropology, black history, race, education, ethnicity, youth crime and cultural studies. He is also the British Reggae Dancehall Deejay, Lezlee Lyrix.

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Professor Henry is a keen martial artist who has practiced various styles and is a 3rd Degree Black Belt Instructor in Hung Kuen Five Animals, Shaolin Kung Fu and is a Shodan Black Belt in Kyokushinkai, Full Contact, Karate.