Jamie Walvisch

Dr Jamie Walvisch is a Senior Lecturer at the UWA Law School, specializing in criminal law, mental health law, and forensic evidence. He holds a PhD from Monash University and has taught at Monash, Melbourne Law School, and UWA since 2013. His research focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to mental health and criminal law, advocating for law reforms that reduce stigma and enhance justice. He has authored over 39 publications and co-edited influential works like *The Feminist Legislation Project* and *The Future of Mental Health, Disability and Criminal Law*.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Law), Monash University (2016)
• Bachelor of Laws (Hons 1), Monash University (2000)
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons 1), Monash University (2000)

Research interests include sentencing reforms, forensic science reliability, and gender-based justice. He has led projects such as 'Sentencing Offenders with Mental Health Problems: A New Approach' and a systematic review of forensic science in royal commissions. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to justice and education.

Grants and Projects:

• Forensic Science in Court: A Systematic Review (2024–2025, $15,000)
• Drugs, mental health, and crime perspectives (2021, $24,956)

Awards: Multiple teaching accolades, including Australian Awards for University Teaching (2017), and research recognition for advancing mental health law reform.

Roles: Sessional Legal Member at WA Mental Health Tribunal and consultant to the WA Law Reform Commission. He also serves on the Australian Academy of Forensic Science (Victorian Chapter).