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Centre for Law Crime & Justice News & events
Restorative Justice How can Active Victim Participation be Achieved? A Case Study of Sexual Abuse Crimes
Event with Prof Tim Chapman, with Respondents from Policy & Practice
Thai Judge’s Criminal Justice Thesis Passes with Flying Colours!
One of the Centre for Law, Crime & Justice’s PhD students, Thanyanuch Tantikul, has passed her PhD examination with flying colours.
John Fitzsimons Scholarship Applications Open for Mature Students
Applications for the John Fitzsimons Scholarship for academic year 22/23 are now open
Dr Rhonda Wheate Wins Bid to Tackle Honour-Based Abuse
Dr Rhonda Wheate has won substantial funding to lead a programme of events to tackle honour-based abuse.
Prof Cyrus Tata Leads International Team on Sentencing Data
CLCJ’s Prof Cyrus Tata will lead a new study into the quality of sentencing data
John Fitzsimons Scholarship Applications Open for Mature Students
Strathclyde's Centre for Law, Crime & Justice is delighted to announce that it is offering the John Fitzsimons scholarship again this year
Renowned Restorative & Criminal Justice Expert Joins Strathclyde
Professor Tim Chapman is currently the Chair of the Board of the European Forum for Restorative Justice, and is a leading thinker on youth and criminal justice, including community sanctions and probation. He widely sought across the world as a trainer, adviser and speaker.
Tania Nascimento Wins Paid Doctoral Internship
One of CLCJ’s doctoral researchers has won a paid Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences Internship.
Prof Mike Nellis to Advise The Council of Europe on Criminal Justice Technology
Professor Mike Nellis is to advise the Council of Europe on the use of artificial intelligence in criminal justice.
Prof Mike Nellis Interviewed on Controversial Surveillance Technology
Professor Mike Nellis was interviewed by Waqar Rizvi on the flagship current affairs Indus News TV show “Scope” about surveillance technology in the UK and around the world.
Dr Rhonda Wheate Discusses Jury Decision-Making on BBC
Dr Wheate explains jury decision-making practices in criminal cases in a BBC Radio Scotland interview
Causing Death by Driving: New Sentencing Research by Prof Cyrus Tata
New research co-authored by the Centre for Law, Crime and Justice’s Professor Cyrus Tata shines new light on the sentencing of causing death by driving offences.
New Restorative Justice & Practices Skills Course Launched
CLCJ is delighted to launch our new Restorative Justice & Practices Essential Skills On-Line Course
Prof Cyrus Tata appointed to Advise on Criminal Justice Social Work
Prof Cyrus Tata is to be appointed to the official 'High Level Advisory Group' to the Care Inspectorate's scrutiny of Criminal Justice Social Work in Scotland
Prof Cyrus Tata to Begin Comparative Study of Emotion in Decision-Making
Professor Cyrus Tata is to collaborate in a four-country study of the role of emotion in decision-making in criminal cases.
Strathclyde Holds European Conference on the Use of Imprisonment
Strathclyde Law School’s Centre for Law, Crime & Justice is holding a European conference to examine the use of imprisonment.
Prof Cyrus Tata to Advise Sentencing Policy Review
Our Law School Professor of Law & Criminal Justice, Dr Cyrus Tata, is to be appointed as Academic Adviser to the official Review of Sentencing Policy being conducted in Northern Ireland.
Developing Restorative Justice in Scotland
Mary Munro and Cyrus Tata (Law School's Centre for Law, Crime & Justice) have secured funding for a programme of public events on Developing Restorative Justice in Scotland.
American Dream: Criminal Justice Scholarship
One of Strathclyde Law School's Criminal Justice Master's students has just won a prestigious Fulbright PhD Scholarship to study in the USA.
Sentencing Policy Unlikely to Work, Argues Prof
One of Scotland’s leading sentencing experts argues that an extension to the existing presumption against short custodial sentences will not have the impact intended by the Scottish government.
The Power of Apology: the Future of Apology in Civil & Criminal Justice
Apologising for wrongs is a normal part of healthy social interaction. Yet does the legal system tend to obstruct apology? If so, what are the implications for all parties?
News
- Sentencing in Rape Cases
- Centre for Law, Crime & Justice Review Published by the Scottish Sentencing Council
- Two Fully Funded & Salaried PhD Studentships
- Dr Genevieve Lennon contributes to Report on Biometric Data
- Restorative Practices – New Foundational Skills Course
- Strathclyde Holds European Conference on the Use of Imprisonment
- Strathclyde Holds European Conference on the Use of Imprisonment
- Prof Cyrus Tata to Advise Sentencing Policy Review
- Developing Restorative Justice in Scotland
- Prof Cyrus Tata to set out Sentencing Plan
- New Study of Safeguarders
- Criminal Justice Student Short-Listed for Major Prize
- PhD Law Student Wins Policy-Making Internship
- American Dream: Criminal Justice Scholarship
- Sentencing Policy Unlikely to Work, Argues Prof
- The Power of Apology: the Future of Apology in Civil & Criminal Justice