The Strathclyde Centre for Law, Crime and Justice (CLCJ) brings together expertise in the study of law, crime, criminal justice, as well as inter-disciplinary between law, economics, politics, geography, history, sociology, social work, psychology and computer and information science.
CLCJ conducts internationally leading cross-disciplinary research. It delivers a unique Master’s in Criminal Justice & Penal Change, and nurtures a thriving and substantial community of high quality post-graduate research students. Through its research, teaching, and public engagement, members of CLCJ help to shape public policy, discourse and practice.
Our research & expertise
Our staff are among the leading researchers in the world and have expertise in a wide range of areas including:
- Artificial Intelligence - Dr Adam Harkens
- Children, Young People and Crime & Justice - Professor Nancy Loucks, Dr Claire McDiamid, Professor Mike Nellis
- Criminal Law, Policy & Criminal Process - Professor Dame Elish Angiolini, Dr Claire McDiamid, Dr Genevieve Lennon, Professor Cyrus Tata, Dr Rhonda Wheate
- Cybercrimes (including internet pornography) - Professor Mike Nellis
- Homicide & Violence - Professor Rebecca Dobash, Professor Russell Dobash, Dr Claire McDiamid, Professor Nancy Loucks, Dr Rhonda Wheate
- Human Rights & Criminal Justice - Dr Genevieve Lennon, Therese O’Donnell, Professor Cyrus Tata
- Judiciary, Judicial Culture & Judicial Accountability - Professor Neil Hutton, Professor Cyrus Tata
- Prisons, Imprisonment, Release from Prison - Professor Tony Kelly, Professor Mike Nellis, Professor Cyrus Tata, Dr Dominic Aitken
- Punishment, Sentencing & Decision-Making - Niall Kearney, Professor Tony Kelly, Professor Nancy Loucks, Professor Mike Nellis, Professor Cyrus Tata
- Prostitution & Sex Work - Professor Jane Scoular
- Security, Policing & Counter-terrorism - Dr Adam Harkens, Dr Genevieve Lennon, Therese O’Donnell
- Technology, Surveillance, Risk & Justice - Dr Adam Harkens, Professor Neil Hutton, Dr Genevieve Lennon, Professor Cyrus Tata, Dr John N Wilson
- Transitional Justice - Therese O’Donnell
- Therapeutic, Problem-Solving & Restorative Justice - Professor Dame Elish Angiolini, Niall Kearney, Professor Mike Nellis, Professor Cyrus Tata
- Gender and armed conflict - Dr Jamie Maclean
- Gender, criminal law and criminal justice - Professor Jane Scoular
