Paul Dargue

Dr Paul Dargue is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Northumbria University's Business and Law School, specializing in quantitative empirical research on criminal law, evidence, and judicial decision-making. He holds a PhD (2017), LLM (2011), and LLB (2008), and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His teaching focuses on criminal process, evidence, and legal skills. He founded and edits the Journal of Legal Research Methodology, an open-access publication.

Education:

• PhD in Law, 2017 (Thesis: 'The Impartiality of the England and Wales Court of Appeal')
• LLM in Criminal Law, 2011
• LLB (Hons), 2008

Research Interests: Paul explores quantitative methodologies to analyze legal systems, with a focus on wrongful convictions, criminal appeals, and judicial impartiality. His work bridges empirical methods with practical legal issues, addressing topics like disclosure failings, joint enterprise murder, and fairness in legal education.

Publications: His recent work examines judicial compensation standards, retrial procedures, and systemic barriers in legal professions. Articles often critique current legal frameworks and propose evidence-based reforms.

Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Advising & Grants: Supervises postgraduate research on workplace relations and legal processes. No specific grants mentioned, but active in publishing and editorial roles.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Journal of Legal Research Methodology, fostering innovation in legal research techniques.