Emma Piasecki

Emma Piasecki is an Associate Professor of Law at Northumbria University, specializing in Criminal Law and expert evidence in the criminal justice system. Previously a barrister at New Park Court Chambers (2001-2014), she prosecutes and defends serious cases in Crown and Youth Courts. Her academic leadership includes roles as Director of Learning and Teaching and BSB-validated Northumbria Bar Course architect.

• MA in Academic Studies in Education (2016)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (2005)
• Law LLB (2005)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Emma's research bridges legal and scientific disciplines, focusing on forensic evidence communication, reliability frameworks, and EU criminal justice cooperation. Her recent work proposes standardized systems for evaluating forensic science validity in criminal proceedings, with key publications in Forensic Science International and Oxford Journal of Legal Studies.

She generates interdisciplinary research funding exceeding £350,000, serves as Case Note Editor for the Journal of Criminal Law, represents Northumbria on the Society of Legal Scholars, and acts as an External Examiner for the Bar Standards Board. Emma also leads international development partnerships in Malaysia, Thailand, and Mauritius for the Law School.