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Leeds academics research shortlisted for SLSA prize
Two Leeds academics have been shortlisted for prizes by the Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA).
Evidence for prison sentence discrimination against Muslims ‘weak’
Offenders sentenced to prison who have Muslim names do not appear to be receiving unfairly long sentences, according to a new study of more than 8,000 UK Crown Court sentencing decisions.
Foreword to the Festschrift in honour of Clive Walker
A book honouring Professor Clive Walker's contribution to the field of criminal justice studies has been published. David Wall and Adam Crawford have written a foreword:
Professor David Wall and Dr Daniel Birks secure prestigious Fellowships with The Alan Turing Institute
Professor Wall and Dr Birks are two of 24 researchers at the University who will begin their Fellowships at The Alan Turing Institute this autumn.
Project led by School of Law researcher asks 'Can charitable giving save our parks?'
Dr Anna Barker, who specialises in the governance, regulation and policing of public space, is leading a piece of research into the role of charity to create sustainable public parks.