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Dr. Laurene Soubise is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Leeds, School of Law, specializing in comparative criminal justice, prosecutorial systems, and criminal law. She holds a PhD from the University of Warwick (co-tutelle with Université Lumière Lyon 2) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Previously, she taught at the University of Liverpool and the University of Warwick.
Education:
- Bachelor of Law (Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3)
- Masters in Human Rights Law (Université Lumière Lyon 2)
- PhD in Law (University of Warwick, funded by the ESRC)
Research Interests: Dr. Soubise focuses on legal decision-making in criminal justice, using empirical and comparative methods. Her work examines prosecutorial discretion, accountability in criminal justice systems, and post-sentencing procedures. Current projects include analyzing the 'loss of control' defense under UK law and studying the socio-legal implications of post-sentencing enforcement mechanisms. She also critiques managerialism’s impact on prosecutorial independence and contributes to debates on criminal justice reform.
Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Grants & Collaboration: Her PhD was funded by the ESRC. She collaborates with institutions like the University of Liverpool and the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies at Leeds. Recent work includes presenting at the Society for Legal Scholars Annual Conference (SLSA 2025) and co-authoring articles on judicial gatekeeping and prosecutorial ethics.
Labs/Teams: Associated with the University of Leeds’ Centre for Criminal Justice Studies and Legal Professions Research Group, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on criminal justice policy and legal education.
