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Peter Alldridge is the Drapers' Professor of Law at Queen Mary University of London's School of Law, a position he has held since 2003. He served as Head of the Department of Law from 2008 to 2012 and was President of the Society of Legal Scholars in 2017-2018. As a Specialist Adviser to Parliamentary Committees on the draft Corruption Bill (2003) and Bribery Bill (2009), he has significantly influenced UK criminal legislation. His expertise in criminal justice is internationally recognized, including UN consultancy work in Indonesia (2017).
His academic credentials include:
- LLB from the University of London
- LLM from Wales
- LLD from Cardiff University
Professor Alldridge's research critically examines intersections between criminal law and societal structures. His work spans money laundering frameworks, disability rights jurisprudence, medical ethics, and technological impacts on legal systems. He pioneers analysis of economic crime through comparative lenses, questioning foundational assumptions in legal fictions and reform processes. His scholarship consistently bridges theoretical rigor with practical policy implications.
Recent publications (2015-2023) reveal evolving focus from historical legal principles (double jeopardy, corruption in sports) to contemporary challenges like disability access and financial crime regulation. His work demonstrates methodological diversity—combining doctrinal analysis, socio-legal critique, and historical examination—while maintaining core commitment to criminal justice reform. Key trends include deconstruction of 'lawyers' law' limitations and interrogation of legal terminology in cross-cultural contexts.
His honors include:
- Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2014)
Professor Alldridge supervises postgraduate research in money laundering law, commercial fraud, and comparative criminal justice. His advisory roles extend beyond parliamentary work to UN consultancy and roundtable participation on anti-corruption frameworks. Research funding supports his critical examinations of legal institutions, particularly regarding economic crime proceeds and corruption mechanisms. He actively shapes policy through scholarly engagement with legislative bodies.
He is integral to Queen Mary's Criminal Justice Centre, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on criminal law theory and practice. The Centre serves as a hub for analyzing jurisdictional conflicts, evidentiary standards, and global crime trends, with Professor Alldridge driving initiatives that connect academic research to real-world justice challenges.
