Andrew Hemming

Associate Professor Andrew Hemming is affiliated with the University of Southern Queensland's School of Law and Justice. He holds qualifications including a PhD from Charles Darwin University and multiple advanced degrees in law and policy. His research focuses on criminal law, evidence law, and legal reform, with notable contributions to topics like judicial proceedings, criminal legislation, and human rights. Recent work includes submissions to Queensland Law Reform Commission on non-fatal strangulation and nuclear energy policy. He supervises doctoral research on bail reforms, jury selection, and criminal jurisdiction. His publications span legal textbooks, peer-reviewed articles, and policy analyses, emphasizing practical legal education and systemic reform.

Education: BA (Dublin, 1973), GCertEd (Hull, 1974), LLB(Hons) (CDU, 2011), MA (Dublin, 1975), MSc (Salford, 1976), MUrbanPlan (Melb, 1982), PhD (CDU, 2014).

Research interests center on criminal justice, evidence admissibility, and legal system modernization. Key articles address bail reform, nuclear energy policy, and wrongful conviction cases like Kathleen Folbigg. His work often critiques current legal frameworks, advocating for reforms in criminal codes and procedural fairness.

Supervision: Active in guiding doctoral research on criminal law topics, including bail processes and jury selection. Completed projects include reviews of similar fact evidence and Australia’s pandemic legal responses.