Ian Edwards

Ian Edwards is an Associate Professor in the School of Law at the University of East Anglia (UEA). He specializes in criminal law, criminal justice, and sentencing, with particular interests in victimology, restorative justice, and the intersection of law with art and sports. He holds a law degree from the University of Birmingham and a first-class degree in art history from the Open University, completing his PhD in 2002 on victim participation in sentencing processes. Edwards has taught at UEA since 2001, previously at Cardiff and Nottingham Law Schools, and currently organizes modules like 'Principles of Criminal Law' and 'Crime and Sentencing.'

His research focuses on victims' rights, sentencing practices, and the role of victims in criminal justice systems. Notable contributions include co-authoring multiple editions of Criminal Law (Oxford University Press) and presenting at international conferences such as the World Society of Victimology symposium. Edwards has also served as a panel member for the Norfolk Youth Offending Team and collaborates on projects exploring mental health in sentencing and expert witness credibility.

Edwards is actively engaged in community initiatives, co-directing Colney Lane parkrun on UEA's campus and serving as a parkrun UK ambassador. His photography, showcased at ianedwardsphotography.zenfolio.com, complements his academic work, reflecting his diverse interests in art and law.