On this page you will find links to a number of Northumbria-led projects that have impacted on the legal environment and agenda

Casting light on discrimination

In the best tradition of British and Irish cinema and social realism, the film 'Sanctuary' casts people with conditions like Down’s syndrome and autism in central roles...

Discover more

Embedding standards of best practice for expert evidence within the justice system

The justice system in the UK and elsewhere has become increasingly reliant on scientific evidence and expert witness testimony...

Discover more

Enhancing UK-Irish criminal justice cooperation after Brexit

Ensuring criminal justice cooperation after Brexit through a new collaborative network...

Discover more

Ensuring robust and flexible protections against the use of biometric data

New regulations and legislation on the use of biometric data by public bodies protects citizen's privacy and data security...

Discover more

Tackling corruption in Nigeria

An innovative team of researchers from Northumbria University’s Business School has brought anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria together

Discover more

The Indian National Green Tribunal - environmental lessons learned

In 2010, the Parliament of India passed the National Green Tribunal Act, which resulted in the creation of a specialised environmental tribunal with the power to expedite legal cases pertaining to environmental issues...

Discover more

Towards a justice system that addresses the needs of vulnerable victims and offenders

People who offend are often some of the most vulnerable in society, experiencing a range of issues from homelessness and abuse to mental illness, addiction and communication difficulties...

Discover more

Using policy and public outreach to tackle green crimes

Wildlife trafficking is one of the leading threats to the survival of species globally, damaging the livelihood of people who are reliant on wildlife for sustenance, income and shelter...

Discover more