Kisby Dickinson

Dr. Kisby Dickinson is a Teaching Fellow and Deputy Director of Student Education at the School of Law, University of Leeds. They specialize in teaching modules related to Cyberlaw, Criminal Justice Processes, Tort Law, and Criminological Theories. Their research focuses on the historical and contemporary intersections of technology, crime, and regulation, particularly examining the role of institutions like the Post Office as regulators and sites of private justice.

Education:

• PhD (ESRC-funded) in Law and Criminology
• LLM in International and European Human Rights Law
• MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice
• LLB in Law

Research Interests: Dickinson’s work explores private policing, organizational cultures, and regulatory mechanisms through a historical lens. Their PhD analyzed the electric telegraph’s role in facilitating crime and Post Office regulatory practices, linking this to modern issues like the Horizon scandal. They also study schools, youth justice, and the evolving relationship between technology and criminal justice systems.

Professional Roles: Dickinson currently leads modules such as LAW3172 Crime, Law and Social Change, and supervises MRes and undergraduate/postgraduate dissertations. They previously served as the Academic Integrity Lead for the School of Law.

Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy