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Sarah Anderson @saraheanderson.bsky.social · Aug 4

And today’s publication day!

Massive thanks to my lovely @socscinapier.bsky.social co-authors, Jamie Buchan & @kmmorrison.bsky.social - and to everyone who helped by reviewing chapters, answering queries or chatting to us about their work.

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Criminal Justice in Scotland

Providing a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary Scottish criminal justice system, this book focuses on its key processes (from arrest to post-sentence) and institutions, as w...

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Katrina Morrison @kmmorrison.bsky.social · Mar 8

Green spaces and a community hub - great idea for a disused prison. Would love similar ideas considered for Barlinnie.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Inverness community considers takeover of 123-year-old prison

HMP Inverness is to be vacated when a new prison opens in the city.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Katrina Morrison @kmmorrison.bsky.social · Jan 17

I completely agree!!

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Jane Callaghan @janeemcallaghan.bsky.social · Jan 17

This isn't being discussed as much as it should in university conversations about the use of generative ai

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Generative AI’s environmental costs are soaring — and mostly secret

First-of-its-kind US bill would address the environmental costs of the technology, but there’s a long way to go.

www.nature.com

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Andy Aydın-Aitchison @andy8chi.bsky.social · Jan 15

Research Fellow Criminology (12 month post), Edinburgh

Developing linked data research using administrative data in Scotland

Closing 5 February
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#PhDChat #AcademicChat #JobFairy

Research Fellow in Criminology

The Edinburgh Law School is seeking a Research Fellow in Criminology to work with Professor Susan McVie on the ESRC-funded Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research (SCADR).

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Katrina Morrison @kmmorrison.bsky.social · Jan 13

I'm sorry .. x

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Dani Garavelli @danigaravelli.bsky.social · Jan 7

The UK's 1st drugs consumption room opens in Glasgow next week after many hurdles & amidst fierce scrutiny. Here's my R4 documentary on Peter Krykant's unsanctioned van, which focused minds and without which the new site would never have come into being. mfl www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Waiting for the Van

The story of one man's attempt to challenge fifty years of UK drug policy.

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Nina Vaswani @weeneens.bsky.social · Jan 7

I am looking for justice-experienced young people to join the Challenging Justice Inequalities Project.

✅aged 14-17
✅paid opportunity
✅able to travel to Glasgow once or twice a month (evenings/weekends)
✅no specific skills needed

Please share with any young people or organisations you know.

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · Dec 15

Since we’re talking about how much billionaires suck again, here’s a reminder that your local indie bookstore deserves your business this holiday season. They have gift cards and are happy to mail stuff out. Same goes for @bookshop-org.bsky.social. Buy books. Give books. Support bookstores.

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Katrina Morrison @kmmorrison.bsky.social · Dec 15

This is a good discussion of AI in universities - questions of equality and financially pressured HE, are relevant, as well as integrety and fairness.

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

‘I received a first but it felt tainted and undeserved’: inside the university AI cheating crisis

More than half of students are now using generative AI, casting a shadow over campuses as tutors and students turn on each other and hardworking learners are caught in the flak. Will Coldwell reports ...

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Gill Buck (Borg-Olivier) @gillybuck.bsky.social · Dec 13

Fascinating and important listen. Love Paula and Nicola's work if you haven't discovered them yet #criminology

Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · Dec 13

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨

Louise Haigh is one of 12.5 million people in the UK with a criminal record. Paula Harriott @unlockcharity.bsky.social & @nicolacollett.bsky.social discuss the reaction to Haigh's resignation and the reality of life with a criminal record.

🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/2905a0

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Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research @thesccjr.bsky.social · Dec 9

😍 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Conference and a special thank you to Brunilda Pali for delivering our Annual Lecture.

👏We couldn't have done any of this without @awooff.bsky.social @kmmorrison.bsky.social @frasoliman.bsky.social @edinburghnapier.bsky.social

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Prof Liz Aston @lizaston.bsky.social · Dec 6

‘Who speaks for the rivers?’ The role of restorative approaches in environmental harms. Giving communities a voice. Prioritising Restoration - great lecture @thesccjr.bsky.social hosted by @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @frasoliman.bsky.social @awooff.bsky.social @kmmorrison.bsky.social thanks all!

Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Dec 6

Dr Brunilda Pali provides a fascinating #SCCJR annual lecture, talking about environmental restorative justice and some green shoots of positive news in this space. #restorativejustice

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Andy Aydın-Aitchison @andy8chi.bsky.social · Dec 6

Thank you to @edinburghnapier.bsky.social colleagues for hosting the annual @thesccjr.bsky.social gathering and lecture today, and the inspired and inspiring choice of Brunilda Pali to deliver the lecture.

Dr Andrew Woof stands behind a computer desk, while Dr Brunilda Pali stands behind a lectern. To the near left a screen displays the talk title, Restorative Justice in Environmental Harms and Conflicts.

Black and white image of Dr Pali at the lectern.

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Katrina Morrison @kmmorrison.bsky.social · Dec 9

A belated post celebrating the @thesccjr.bsky.social annual lecture at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social last Friday. We loved the involvement of our PhD community, discussion of future labs, & a brilliant and stimulating lecture from Brunilda Pali about ecological justice, & catch-up with colleagues!

Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Dec 6

The #SCCJR annual conference begins with a #PGR event @edinburghnapier.bsky.social Collective hive mind supporting a dynamic and awesome new cohort of criminal justice scholars.

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Ella Rabaiotti @ellarabaiotti.bsky.social · Dec 6

For #FollowFriday a few more have been added to the starter pack for probation research and practice.

Please share 🙂…If I’ve missed you please let me know go.bsky.app/VootSNb

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Katrina Morrison @kmmorrison.bsky.social · Dec 5

👏 🎉 What a fantastic project led by a great team! Can't wait to hear more in due course 👀 👀

Gill Buck (Borg-Olivier) @gillybuck.bsky.social · Dec 5

📢We've been awarded a huge UK research fellowship #UKRIFLF to study how lived experience leaders imagine the future of criminal justice🎉If you have ideas, get in touch www.chester.ac.uk/about/news/a...

Woman scientist presenting work (credit UKRI)

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Katrina Morrison @kmmorrison.bsky.social · Dec 5

I agree. It's Mantel's books which are incomparably good and make TV adaptations a logical next step.

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Nick Mann @nick-mann.bsky.social · Dec 4

Your regular reminder that we cannot build our way out of the prisons crisis ....

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Prisons plan will fall short by 2027, watchdog warns

Boris Johnson's pledge to create an extra 20,000 cells spaces is now not expected to be met until 2031.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · Dec 2

Come and do a PhD supervised by me! (or my Royal Holloway colleagues) www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKW355/p...

PhD Studentship in Law at Royal Holloway, University of London

Explore a PhD Studentship in Law. Apply today and discover more PhD opportunities at jobs.ac.uk.

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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · Dec 2

💷💷The Scottish government will soon publish its tax strategy alongside the budget. @stephenboydippr.bsky.social lays out the areas we hope that the subsequent debate starts to address. 🧵 www.ippr.org/articles/a-l...

A longer-term tax strategy for Scotland: what needs to change? | IPPR

But we need to find a way to have a more constructive debate about tax – and spending – in Scotland. The recent UK budget has only partially alleviated the

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Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · Dec 2

Sara Snell announced as new Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS), taking up a key human rights-related scrutiny and leadership role in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, having worked for 25 years in England & Wales and 9 years as a #prison adviser at International Committee of the Red Cross
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New Chief Inspector of Prisons

Sara Snell appointed to post.

www.gov.scot

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Katrina Morrison @kmmorrison.bsky.social · Dec 1

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Well, the Committee could just conduct a systemic review on all the excellent research on this question! But an inquiry will give the issue a profile and root it into parliamentary debate, which is to be welcomed.

Peers launch inquiry into ‘prison culture’

A House of Lords committee has launched an inquiry into ‘prison culture’ which will focus on governance, leadership, and staffing. The Justice and Home Affairs Committee says its aim is “to underst…

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Dani Garavelli @danigaravelli.bsky.social · Dec 1

My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column on the new earlier release legislation: a step in the right direction, but so much more to be done to reverse the damage of sentence inflation, and to make meaningful rehabilitation possible. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

SNP progress on Scotland’s buckling prison system is head-bangingly slow

By Dani Garavelli

www.heraldscotland.com

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Katrina Morrison @kmmorrison.bsky.social · Nov 30

Anything upbeat without lyrics! Good luck

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