Sarah Kendall

Dr Sarah Kendall is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the TC Beirne School of Law, University of Queensland. She holds a PhD in Law from UQ and has expertise in criminal law, evidence law, and national security threats. Her research focuses on trauma-informed approaches to criminal justice, preventive criminal laws, and the legal response to espionage/foreign interference. She has worked at the Australian Law Reform Commission and Queensland Law Reform Commission, contributing to legislative reforms on issues like non-fatal strangulation and sexual violence.

Education:

• PhD in Law (University of Queensland, 2024)
• Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (University of Queensland, 2020)
• Bachelor of Science (University of Queensland, 2020)
• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Queensland University of Technology, 2020)

Research Interests:

• Trauma-informed criminal justice frameworks for victims/survivors
• Preventive criminal laws and their societal impacts
• National security legal responses to espionage, sabotage, and foreign interference

Her work bridges legal theory and practice, with a focus on reforming criminal justice processes to better address psychological trauma and threats to national security.

Publications Overview:

Recent work includes analyzing Australia's espionage law reforms, trauma-informed trial frameworks, and legal vulnerabilities to environmental sabotage. Her scholarship is published in top journals like Cambridge Law Journal and Public Law Review.

Awards:

• UQ BEL Faculty Award for Research Excellence (2023)

Professional Contributions:

Currently leads Queensland's non-fatal strangulation offense review at QLRC. Previously advised on AUKUS security implications and contributed to ALRC inquiries on sexual violence justice responses. Regularly consults with government agencies like the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor.