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Dragana Spencer is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Greenwich within the School of Law and Criminology and Department of Law, where she has been a faculty member since 2006 following completion of her PhD at the University of Westminster.
Her academic qualifications include:
- LL.M in International Law from the University of Westminster
- PhD in International Criminal Law from the University of Westminster (2006)
Dr. Spencer's research centers on international criminal law with specialized expertise in war crimes trial procedures, defense rights, and sentencing practices. Her work uniquely bridges linguistic justice in multilingual courtrooms and psychiatric evidence evaluation, addressing critical gaps in fair trial standards within international tribunals. She examines how language barriers and cultural differences impact evidentiary reliability and defendant rights.
Her publication record (2007-2024) reveals consistent focus on procedural justice mechanisms, particularly language rights in atrocity prosecutions (2024), enforced disappearances as crimes against humanity (2021), and ICC complementarity frameworks (2007). Recurring themes include defense protections, evidentiary standards, and the intersection of mental health assessments with international criminal responsibility.
Her scholarly recognition includes:
- Peter Harris Trust Research Grant (2017) for language rights research in war crimes trials
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
Dr. Spencer provides expert consultation to governmental and non-governmental organizations on procedural human rights implementation and law reform, leveraging fluency in Italian and Serbian. Her research has been published in leading journals including the International Criminal Law Review and European Journal of Crime, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, supported by targeted grants addressing linguistic justice in international courts.
No dedicated research laboratories or formal team structures are documented in her academic profile.
