Alan Cusack

Alan Cusack is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, University College Cork, and a member of the Centre for Crime, Justice and Victim Studies. He is a qualified solicitor and holds a PhD, LLM, and BCL from University College Cork, along with a Diploma in Employment Law from University College Dublin.

• Education
  • PhD in Law (University College Cork, 2017)
  • LLM in Law (University College Cork, 2011)
  • BCL in Law (University College Cork, 2008)
  • Diploma in Employment Law (University College Dublin, 2011)

His research focuses on criminal procedure, victimology, disability studies, and criminology, particularly examining how adversarial justice systems accommodate individuals with intellectual disabilities. His work explores procedural fairness, vulnerable witness engagement, and systemic reforms in policing and judicial processes.

Recent publications address disability-inclusive policing, accessible legal documentation, and community safety co-response models. He has acted as an expert advisor to government bodies and international organizations.

• Scientific Awards
  • Faculty of Law PhD Scholarship, University College Cork
  • Gold Medal for Best Letter to the Editor, Cork Online Law Review
  • Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Scholarship
  • PhD Research Training Scheme Scholarship, University College Cork
  • IALT Conference 2014 PhD Scholarship

Alan has led policy reform projects with An Garda Síochána and contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals through disability-inclusive legal frameworks. He practices as a part-time solicitor and serves on editorial and advisory boards for legal journals.