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Dr Fiona Jamieson is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Edinburgh's School of Law, specializing in sentencing practices, judicial culture, and criminal justice policy. She holds a PhD in Criminology (Edinburgh University), an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice, an LLB (Hons), and a Diploma in Legal Practice. Prior to academia, she practiced as a prosecutor in Scotland. Her research explores penal decision-making, judicial independence, and the intersection of alcohol policy with crime. She serves on the Sentencing and Penal Decision-Making Working Group (European Society of Criminology), the MESAS Governance Board (Scottish Government/NHS), and the Evaluation Advisory Group for Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) impacts on crime.
- Education:
- PhD in Criminology, University of Edinburgh
- MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Edinburgh
- LLB (Hons), Diploma in Legal Practice
Her research interests emphasize qualitative methods and the lived experiences of judicial actors. Recent work analyzes how emotions shape justice policy and the role of minimum unit pricing in reducing alcohol-related antisocial behavior. She advocates for sustainable academic practices through her involvement with Early Career Researchers (ECRs).
Grants and Funding: Her doctoral research was supported by an ESRC scholarship.
