Jacqueline Hodgson

Jacqueline Hodgson is a Professor and Director of COPR at the University of Warwick's School of Law. Her research focuses on comparative criminal justice systems, policing, prosecution dynamics, and the safeguarding of suspect rights across Europe. She has led major EU-funded projects analyzing legal reforms in Britain, France, and other European jurisdictions. Her work bridges legal, political, and psychological dimensions, including collaborations on forensic interventions, refugee tribunal decision-making, and creative methodologies for police-community engagement.

Key publications include The Metamorphosis of Criminal Justice (2020), examining evolving legal models, and studies on juvenile suspects' rights and police custody practices. Her research has informed EU legislative reforms and emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to justice challenges. Current projects address female detainees' treatment and the role of arts in fostering police-community trust.