Echoes Across Time Podcast Explores Identity, Rehabilitation with Dr. Kameel Khan

Former UK judge discusses justice, nonconformity and the human capacity for change

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:40pm

The Echoes Across Time podcast released a new episode featuring an in-depth conversation with Dr. Kameel Khan, a former UK Tax Court judge, lawyer, academic and founder of the rehabilitation-focused Project Remake. Hosted by Tim Levy, the episode explores themes of identity, belonging, anger, faith and personal growth, while also highlighting Dr. Khan's work helping ex-offenders through entrepreneurship.

Why it matters

The discussion provides a personal and professional portrait of a legal thinker whose work aims to bridge structure and compassion in the criminal justice system. It highlights the importance of seeing people as human beings rather than defining them by their worst moments, and the need for more humane approaches that recognize potential, responsibility and the possibility of change.

The details

During the episode, Dr. Khan reflects on his experiences growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, building a career across the UK, Canada and the US, and developing a long-standing commitment to rehabilitation. He recently retired after 18 years as a judge in the UK Tax Court and previously taught law at several universities, including serving as a Visiting Scholar at Stanford and Harvard.

  • The new Echoes Across Time episode was released on April 1, 2026.

The players

Dr. Kameel Khan

A former UK Tax Court judge, lawyer, academic and founder of the rehabilitation-focused Project Remake initiative.

Tim Levy

The host of the Echoes Across Time podcast.

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What they’re saying

“I think one of the fundamental things I have always felt is that I don't really fit in, essentially a non-conformist.”

— Dr. Kameel Khan, Former UK Tax Court Judge

The takeaway

This episode of Echoes Across Time provides a thoughtful exploration of identity, justice and the human capacity for change, highlighting the work of a legal scholar dedicated to more compassionate and rehabilitative approaches within the criminal justice system.