Jonathan Rogers

Dr. Jonathan Rogers is a University Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Law and Co-Deputy Director of the Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice. He holds an LLB (Hons) from Nottingham and a PhD from UCL. His research focuses on criminal law, evidence, human rights, and procedural justice, with a particular interest in prosecutorial discretion and the abuse of process doctrine. He previously served at UCL as an Associate Professor in Criminal Justice, where he directed the Centre of Criminal Law and won a teaching excellence award in 2015. Rogers co-founded the Criminal Law Reform Now network, collaborating with practitioners and policymakers to address legal reform needs. Notable projects include reform proposals for the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (2020) and a report on sexual offenses deception (2023). He also leads research on private prosecutions, influencing Ministry of Justice consultations on prosecutorial accreditation. His academic contributions span doctrinal analysis, policy advocacy, and interdisciplinary engagement.

Education: LLB (Hons) from Nottingham University, PhD from UCL.

Research Interests: Rogers’ work bridges legal theory and practice, emphasizing the interplay between human rights and criminal procedure. He advocates for proportionality in convictions involving Convention rights (Articles 8–11) and critiques the evidential test for prosecutions through a human rights lens. His analysis of self-defense law and police misconduct in abuse of process cases has shaped contemporary debates. Recent projects include collaborations with the Law Commission and submissions on law enforcement cooperation (2025).

Key Achievements: AHRC-funded research (2018), Law Commission partnership (2024), and influential publications on prosecutorial discretion and abuse of process. His work often highlights the societal impact of legal frameworks, aiming to balance public interest with individual rights.

Grants & Projects: AHRC grant (2018–2020) for Computer Misuse Act reform, partnership with Law Commission (2024–present), ongoing private prosecution research funded by the Ministry of Justice.

Labs/Teams: Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice (CCCJ), Criminal Law Reform Now network.