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Richard Carver is a Reader in Human Rights and Governance at Oxford Brookes University's School of Architecture. He teaches human rights and forced migration studies at the Masters level within the Centre for Development and Emergency Practice. His research focuses on torture prevention and the role of national human rights institutions, with significant global impact.
- Current role: Teaching Global Development and Humanitarian Practice (MA, PGDip, PGCert)
- Professional engagement: Leads Oxford Brookes' partnership with Arba Minch University in Ethiopia, advising on international human rights law, migration/refugee studies programmes, and a human rights centre
- Research expertise: National human rights institutions, detention safeguards, and the human rights of refugees
His research has influenced international anti-torture organizations like DIGNITY and the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT). He collaborated with the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and contributed to international protocols for police interviewing practices. His 2016 book Does Torture Prevention Work? introduced innovative statistical methodologies to human rights research, emphasizing practical safeguards during police custody.
Richard has supervised students including Dr Zoë Jordan, whose 2020 PhD thesis examined refugee hosting practices in Jordan. He is actively involved in professional networks as co-editor of the Journal of Human Rights Practice, adviser to the Rights in Exile Programme, and member of the Global Advisory Board for Justice Travel.
