Amid positive coverage in the British press regarding Imran Khan’s application for Oxford University chancellorship, a column in the Observer criticized the jailed former prime minister. Columnist Catherine Bennett argued that Khan’s controversial views make him an unsuitable candidate for this prestigious role, which involves upholding Oxford’s values worldwide.
Bennett highlighted Khan’s past remarks, including calling Osama bin Laden a “martyr,” praising the Taliban, excusing their ban on women’s education, and making regressive comments on rape. The Observer article suggests that his candidacy would be an insult to women and contrary to Oxford’s values.