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Dr. Siobhan Buckley is a Lecturer in Law at Ulster University's School of Law since 2023, specializing in criminal justice systems and comparative criminology. She leads the Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Research Cluster and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
- PhD in Law (Maynooth University, 2022)
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Maynooth University
- Barrister at Law Degree (BL) from Honorable Society of Kings Inns
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning from Maynooth University
Her research focuses on youth justice and young adult justice, examining cross-sectoral differences between adult and youth criminal justice systems in Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands. She analyzes drivers of penal policy and transitions from youth to adulthood within criminal justice frameworks.
Recent publications highlight punitiveness trends, diversion mechanisms, and systemic reform in criminal justice sectors. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to justice and equality.
- Postgraduate Community Impact Award (2019)
- Active presenter at international conferences on youth justice systems (2024-2025)
Buckley's grants include Maynooth University's John and Pat Hume Scholarship (2017-2020) and Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship (2020-2022).
