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Peter Hungerford-Welch is a Professor of Law at The City Law School, City St George's, University of London, where he has been a faculty member since 1986. He previously practiced as a barrister specializing in criminal law. He teaches on the Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) and Master of Laws (LLM) programmes and supervises dissertations in criminal law and procedure.
Education:
- LLB, University of Hull, United Kingdom (1980–1983)
- Barrister, Inns of Court School of Law/Inner Temple, London, United Kingdom (1983–1984)
- PGC(TLHE), Open University, United Kingdom (2003)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2003)
Research Interests: Peter Hungerford-Welch specializes in criminal law and procedure, with a strong focus on sentencing, criminal litigation, abuse of process, bail, custody time limits, jury trials, and judicial review. His scholarly work critically examines the fairness and effectiveness of criminal justice procedures, particularly in safeguarding defendants’ rights. He frequently analyzes recent case law and legislative changes, contributing to the development of legal standards and professional practice.
Publication Trends: His recent scholarly output (2024–2025) demonstrates a consistent focus on criminal law developments, particularly in procedural fairness, prosecutorial conduct, sentencing, and judicial review. He publishes case notes and analyses in leading journals, often co-authoring with colleagues, reflecting active engagement with contemporary legal debates and case law interpretation.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Professional Activities and Affiliations: He is the Cases Editor for the Criminal Law Review and a regular contributor to Blackstone's Criminal Practice (Oxford University Press) and the Judicial College Crime e-Newsletter. He is an academic member of the Law Society's Criminal Law Committee and a Trustee of the Sentencing Academy. He has co-hosted conferences on sentencing and delivered keynote lectures on abuse of process, demonstrating leadership in the legal academic community.
Labs and Teams: While not affiliated with a laboratory, he is part of a collaborative academic team at The City Law School, frequently co-authoring with colleagues such as D. Tausz, T. Rees, J. Sutherland, and D. Hargreaves on case analyses and legal commentaries.
