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Dr. Jamie Buchan is a Lecturer in Criminology at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on the sociology of punishment, community justice reforms in Scotland, and the application of Bourdieusian theory to penal systems. He has contributed extensively to restorative justice policy development and has analyzed the impact of Scottish devolution and Brexit on criminal justice approaches.
- PhD in Criminology from University of Edinburgh
- MA (Hons) in Architectural History
- MSc in Social Research
Research interests include:
- Community penalties and alternatives to imprisonment
- Restorative justice frameworks
- Penal politics in devolved jurisdictions
- Interagency partnership working
Recent publications analyze restorative justice risk mitigation, institutionalization challenges, and pandemic impacts on criminal justice partnerships. His 2025 textbook on Scottish criminal justice will be published by Routledge.
Scientific recognition:
- Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA)
- Organizing committee member, British Society of Criminology 2024 Conference
- Senior Academic Integrity Officer at ENU
Active in policy advisory through:
- Community Justice Scotland's Expert Advisory Group
- Scottish Association for the Study of Offending (SASO)
- International penitentiary reform projects
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