A Study Examining the Experiences of Unrepresented Defendants in the Criminal Courts
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Sheffield
Department Name: Law
Abstract
The research aims to:
- Explore the experiences of unrepresented adult defendants in the magistrates' courts.
- Explore the reasons for why defendants self-represent.
- Gain an insight into the recourses used by those self-representing.
- Investigate the impact that unrepresented defendants have on court proceedings.
- Explore the experiences of unrepresented adult defendants in the magistrates' courts.
- Explore the reasons for why defendants self-represent.
- Gain an insight into the recourses used by those self-representing.
- Investigate the impact that unrepresented defendants have on court proceedings.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Joanna Shapland (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Charlotte Walker (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES/P000746/1 | 01/10/2017 | 30/09/2027 | |||
| 1939433 | Studentship | ES/P000746/1 | 01/10/2017 | 31/01/2021 | Charlotte Walker |
| Description | Centre for Criminological Research Conference Funding |
| Amount | £651 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of Sheffield |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2019 |
| End | 10/2019 |