Call for Abstracts

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Subthemes:

1. Navigating Digital & Natural Dilemmas: AI, data, environmental justice, and emerging technologies challenging law/criminology.
2. Equity Under Fire: Rural-urban disparities, vulnerable populations, access to justice, new forms of inequities, novel approaches to equity in law and criminology.
3. Humanity in Crisis: Recovering from traumas, victim/offender support, emergency response, the role of human rights and/or international organisations in crisis, institutions and crisis, global and local reactions to crisis.
4. Creative Solutions for a Changing World: New approaches to cultural diversity, conflict resolution (e.g. Mediation and Restorative Justice), intellectual property, crime prevention, and creative alternatives for tackling new threats.
5. Methodological Innovations: Pushing the boundaries of research in law and criminology, current methodology and methods discussions and approaches.

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We welcome proposals for papers and posters in all areas of Law and Criminology relevant to the conference theme and its subthemes. While presenting your work will require a final fee (no higher than £50), please note that submission is free. We will confirm the final presenter fee in March.

Kindly note that due to the conference being organised by current PhD researchers at Lancaster University, unfortunately we are unable to offer bursaries for presenters or attendees this year.

Please consider that your research does not need to be completed by the application deadline. We welcome proposals from researchers in any stage of their work, as long as you can confidently develop an abstract and complete the project before the conference.

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For paper abstract submission, please consider: 

• Give your paper a clear and concise title.
• Be concise, aiming for no more than 250 words.
• We suggest include an introduction to the topic, the aim of the presentation, method or methodology (if relevant), results (if any), and potential conclusion.
• Highlight the significance of your research and its potential contribution to the field.
• Use an academic clear English.
• Proposals that explore the main theme or delve into one or more sub-themes are particularly encouraged.

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 For poster abstract submission, please note: 

• It should not be more than 250 words.
• The abstract needs to summarize the overall objectives being presented in the poster. 
• The title should clearly and succinctly identify the contents of the abstract.
• Use an academic clear English.
• Presenters are encouraged to consider the main theme or one or more of the sub-themes in their proposals

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• Paper submission. Please, use the following form: 2024 Law and Criminology_Conference
• Poster submission. Please, consider uploading your abstract in this form: Poster Abstract Submission

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Join us in Lancaster for a groundbreaking conference that promises to challenge, inspire, and transform the way we think about law and criminology in the 21st century.

Do not miss this chance to be part of our conversation by sharing your research.. Submit your abstract today!