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James Thornton is an Associate Professor in Law, Criminal Justice, and Ethics at the Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University. He teaches criminal law, criminology, and criminal justice to LLB, PGDL, and LLM students, while supervising undergraduate, master’s, and PhD research projects. His empirical research focuses on legal working practices, access to justice, and the impact of legal aid cuts on criminal defence, alongside examining AI’s influence on clinical decision-making.
- Education: LLB (First Class Honours) from the University of Southampton; PhD funded by a Vice Chancellor/Presidential Scholarship.
Research Trends: Recent publications analyze AI ethics in healthcare (2024), criminal legal aid sustainability (2023), and domestic abuse sentencing guidelines (2024). His work bridges law, criminology, and technology, emphasizing empirical methods like interviews and focus groups.
Scientific Awards:
- Vice Chancellor/Presidential Scholarship (University of Southampton).
Advising and Collaborations: James supervises students across levels and collaborates with institutions like KU Leuven and Exeter University. His grants include funding from the British Academy, Leverhulme Trust, and ESRC for AI and legal aid research.
Labs and Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for Rights and Justice and involved in projects with Adferiad Recovery, a mental healthcare charity, and interdisciplinary teams in computer science and medicine.
