Estelle Marks

Estelle Marks is an Assistant Professor in Criminology within the School of Law, Politics and Sociology at the University of Sussex, where she joined in 2024 after completing her ESRC-funded PhD and postdoctoral fellowship at King's College London. Her academic work bridges law, criminology, and transnational governance of policing.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Law, King's College London (2015–2020)
• MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Oxford (2014–2015)
• LLB in Laws, King's College London (2011–2014)

Estelle's research centers on the relationship between the state and the individual in criminal law enforcement. She specializes in two primary areas: the legal and policy frameworks governing police stop-and-search powers, and transnational policing mechanisms such as extradition and cross-border police cooperation. Her work critically examines how public controversy, legal doctrine, and international agreements shape policing practices.

Her recent publications (2015–2025) reflect a sustained focus on suspicionless searches, judicial oversight, and the legal regulation of police stops across Europe. The articles demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining doctrinal legal analysis with empirical insights, particularly in transnational and comparative contexts.

She has secured a major research grant from the British Academy for her project Cross-Border Criminal Evidence Transfer in the 21st Century – An Irish Case Study (2025–2027), indicating active research leadership. Estelle supervises BA and MA Criminology dissertation students and teaches undergraduate modules in Punishment & Penology, Policing, and Critical Reading and Writing.

Her research has been published with leading academic presses such as Springer and Palgrave Macmillan, and in journals like the King's Law Journal. She collaborates with prominent scholars including Ben Bowling and Gabe Davies.