Sam Poyser

Dr. Sam Poyser is a Lecturer in Criminology at Aberystwyth Law School, focusing on miscarriages of justice, criminal investigation processes, and victim experiences within the criminal justice system. Her research examines systemic failures leading to wrongful convictions and proposes reforms for investigative practices.

Research centers on causes and impacts of miscarriages of justice, with emphasis on police investigative processes and the long-term effects on victims of injustice. She co-edited 'Miscarriages of Justice: Causes, Consequences and Remedies' and investigates heritage crime victimization patterns.

Recent publications analyze heritage crime victim typologies and the role of psychological research in reforming police investigative processes to prevent wrongful convictions.

Dr. Poyser contributes to public discourse through media commentary on high-profile cases and criminal justice reforms.