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Ever wondered how the criminal justice system actually works—or how it affects vulnerable people? In this Subject Spotlight, Sarah Connelly, Lecturer at the University of Sunderland breaks it all down, from the core principles of justice to real-life issues in police custody. If you're interested in crime, law, or the reality of justice in the UK, this is a must-watch!
Sarah ConnellyUniversity of SunderlandCriminology
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1. What even is the criminal justice system? An introduction to the justice systems in the UK.
2. Who is vulnerable in the justice system?
3. Inside police custody
4. Your turn to investigate
About the university
University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland is a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024) and a global institution which offers life-changing opportunities for over 20,000 students across its four campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong. With over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, placement opportunities and the option to study full or part-time, there’s something for everyone at Sunderland. The University of Sunderland has also received five stars for teaching, inclusiveness, employability and facilities in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and is in the top 10 UK universities for social inclusion (The Times Good University Guide 2024).
University of Sunderland profile →Meet the academic
Sarah Connelly
Sarah Connelly a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Sunderland. Sarah is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Sarah’s expertise and research areas are around vulnerability, gender-diverse groups in the Criminal Justice system, the Appropriate Adult scheme and her teaching focuses on these topics. Sarah is currently undertaking a PhD, exploring how vulnerability is navigated in police custody processes within the UK. Sarah is also the Scheme Manager for the Northumbria Local Appropriate Adult Scheme which works to support vulnerable offenders in police custody and is a trustee of the National Appropriate Adult network.
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