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🚨 New blog post! 🚨 Following the online work-in-progress session discussing its 'Background Paper', we welcome a contribution from the Law Commission on 'Defences for victims of domestic abuse who kill their abuser' defendingvulnerability.wordpress.com/2025/02/03/def…

There is still time to register if you would like to attend our QUB Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice seminar with Dr Giulia Mentasti (Giulia Mentasti) discussing the Italian experience of exploring alternatives to short prison sentences at 12pm Wednesday 5 February. Please see the details below. #QUBCrim

📢 The 2025 QUB Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice Annual Lecture will be delivered by Professor Máximo Sozzo (Universidad Nacional del Litoral) 📅 Tuesday 6th March, 4pm 🏛️ Great Hall, Lanyon Building 🔗 Sign up: shorturl.at/IodBC QUB School of Law @QUBcriminology #ICCJ

We are delighted to welcome back QUB School of Law alumna Roxanna Dehaghani to present at our lunchtime seminar series on Wednesday, 26th February (12.30, MST.09.022) Roxanna will present on 'Adjusting Court Processes for Autistic Defendants' Signup here: shorturl.at/nRaOk

We welcomed back QUB alumna Roxanna Dehaghani (Cardiff Law) to deliver a lunchtime seminar on 'Adjusting Court Processes for Autistic Defendants'. Fascinating insights into her ongoing research focusing on court processes and adaptations. QUB Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice @QUBcriminology QUB School of Law

Looking forward to the QUB Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice Annual Lecture this Thursday (March 6th) at 4pm in the Great Hall. All welcome - signup here: shorturl.at/IodBC

📢 The 2025 QUB Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice Annual Lecture will be delivered by Professor Máximo Sozzo (Universidad del Litoral) 📅Thursday 6th March, 4pm 🏛️ Great Hall, Lanyon Building 🔗 Sign up: shorturl.at/IodBC QUB School of Law @QUBcriminology #ICCJ

There is still time to sign-up to attend the QUB Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice annual lecture given by Professor Máximo Sozzo (see details below)! The lecture will explore 'Punishment and Authoritarianism in Latin America' and is delivered in conjunction with the SSESW at Queen's and QUB School of Law. #QUBCrim

Looking forward to speaking to the Registered Intermediary cohort at Stormont today as part of the Department of Justice Training Day. I will be presenting my early findings from interviews with custody sergeants/interviewing officers/HCPS.

A rather resplendent Quad this afternoon Queen's University Belfast 🎓

This is happening today! Delighted to welcome Brendan Coyle as part of the QUB Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice lunchtime seminar series. 1.30pm, 6 College Park. See you there!

Our next work-in-progress session will be held on Wednesday (April 9th) at 1pm. Dr Amy Elkington will present on ‘Duress: No More a Concession to Human Frailty’ which focuses on duress and its availability to victims of controlling and coercive behaviour. DM for the Zoom link!

If anyone is interested in the law around controlling and coercive behaviour and duress in criminal law, we're holding this fascinating online seminar today (April 9th) at 1pm. Message me for Zoom link! The Vulnerable Accused Network

Call for Papers! The 2025 Vulnerable Accused in the CJS Conference will take place on 10-11th September at Cardiff University. Abstracts (250 word max) include a title, name, affiliation + email. Please submit to [email protected] 1/3

Looking forward to Beatrice Canossi 's ICCJ lunchtime seminar tomorrow! Sign up here: rb.gy/ngxj8l

Back in Birmingham! Looking forward to a two day research workshop focusing on vulnerability in criminal justice. I'll be giving an overview of my ongoing empirical work on intermediaries for suspects in police custody.

We have our final Work-in-Progress session of the year today at 1pm on Zoom. Dr Alison Coyne will present on: 'Bridging the Gap in Youth Justice: Security, Support, Agency and Communication' DM for Zoom link!

Sincere thanks to Louise Brangan who delivered the final QUB Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice lunchtime seminar of the academic year today. Incredibly insightful talk on her research into 'remembering' the Magdalene Laundries. QUB School of Law @QUBcriminology

I was in Parliament yesterday for the launch of the APPG Report into the rights of children in custody. Excellent work from Miranda Bevan , Michelle Welsh MP and others. Recommendation re appropriate adults has got me thinking even more about the respective AA/Intermediary roles.

My first monograph, 'The Intermediary in the Criminal Justice System' is available to pre-order and will be published July 25th. Book Launch in Autumn - details to follow! QUB School of Law QUB Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice routledge.com/The-Intermedia…