Institute of Criminology 26th Annual Nigel Walker Lecture 'Justice in an age of unreason: why criminology matters'

Keynote speaker: Professor Lesley McAra, University of Edinburgh.

Title: Justice in an age of unreason: why criminology matters

The year 2025 marks the 60^th anniversary of the publication of Nigel Walker’s book Crime and Punishment in Britain.  Against a contemporary backdrop characterised by political precarity and turmoil, and threats to the very foundations of democracy and the rule of law, Lesley McAra will address the central question raised by Walker’s preface: what should be the concerns of criminology today?   The full abstract is here where you can also register for the lecture.

A free drinks reception will be held after the lecture.

If you have any questions, please contact dirpa@crim.cam.ac.uk