Ken Dale-Risk

Ken Dale-Risk is a Lecturer at the Business School, Edinburgh Napier University, where he contributes to the Law subject area and leads the LLB programmes. He is affiliated with the Centre for Child & Family Law and Policy and actively engages in research related to human rights and legal policy.

• Position: Lecturer
• Institution: Edinburgh Napier University
• School: Business School
• Research Group: Centre for Child & Family Law and Policy
• Contact: K.Dale-Risk@napier.ac.uk | 0131 455 4560

Ken is a qualified Solicitor and member of the Law Society of Scotland. He serves as module leader for Human Rights Law, Criminal Law, and Property Law, playing a key role in legal education at the undergraduate level.

His research focuses on human rights, children’s rights, and law and legal policy, contributing to the university’s thematic strength in Culture and Communities. His notable publication, Human Rights in Scotland: Text, Cases & Materials (2004), remains a key resource for students and practitioners.

The available publications are centered on human rights and Scottish legal frameworks, reflecting a consistent focus on civil liberties, legal education, and policy analysis within the UK and Scottish context.

Scientific Awards:

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Ken has contributed to research projects such as the RSE Workshop (2016–2018), funded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh, which brought together academics, policymakers, and stakeholders from health, education, and the third sector. While no formal list of advisees is provided, his leadership in LLB programmes suggests significant mentorship and academic guidance responsibilities.

He is associated with the Centre for Child & Family Law and Policy, indicating active collaboration in interdisciplinary research related to family law, child protection, and social justice.