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Professor Richard Whitecross at Edinburgh Napier University's Business School is a leading scholar in child and family law, domestic abuse legal frameworks, and Bhutanese constitutional development. Holding multiple doctorates and advanced degrees, he serves as Director of Studies for several PhD candidates.
- MA (Hons), LLB, LLM, MSc, MSc (Research), PhD
- Professional Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA)
- National Teaching Fellow (NTF)
His research interests span three core areas:
- Bhutanese Legal Systems: Constitutional transformation, Buddhist law integration, and cultural legitimacy in judicial spaces
- Domestic Abuse Law: Interface between civil and criminal procedures, child contact case reforms
- Legal Education: Comparative professionalism teaching, student skill development models
Recent research trends show consistent focus on:
- Children's rights implementation across Asia
- Domestic abuse evidence handling
- Constitutional Buddhism in Himalayan states
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Institute (FRAI)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRAS)
- National Teaching Fellow (NTF)
Key funded projects include:
- £19,500 RSE network for Scottish child law
- £12,200 Scottish Government domestic abuse research
- £3,399 Clark Foundation internships
He leads the Centre for Child & Family Law and Policy and collaborates extensively with Third Sector organizations and Scottish Civil Justice Committee.
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