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Rebecca Williams is a Professor of Public Law and Criminal Law at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Pembroke College. She serves as Admissions Co-ordinator and has held previous fellowships at Robinson College, Cambridge. Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Birmingham, and undergraduate/BCL studies at Worcester College, Oxford.
Her research focuses on law-technology intersections, criminal/public law, and unjust enrichment. She co-founded the Oxford LawTech Education Programme (OLTEP) with Prof. Tom Melham and Dr. Václav Janeček, addressing legal technology education. Her work influences global courts, including the European Court of Justice and Australia's High Court.
Key research areas include algorithmic accountability frameworks, administrative law adaptation for technology, and comparative public law approaches. She participates in initiatives like the Future of Technology and Society Discussion Group and Computers and Law Research Group.
- Teaching: Administrative Law, Criminal Law (Mods)
- Projects: LawTech education frameworks, regulatory technology applications
- Awards: Runner-up Peter Birks Prize (2011)
Her scholarship bridges legal theory and practical challenges posed by technological advancements, emphasizing accountability and regulatory frameworks for emerging systems.
