Legal Skills

Emily Finch is an experienced law lecturer and has taught criminal law, criminal evidence and cybercrime at a number of institutions. Her overarching research interest is in public perceptions of crime and criminality and the impact of technology on criminal activity, especially the criminogenic potential of the internet. She has a particular interest in jury decision-making and has conducted a number of empirical studies that explore factors that influence jury verdicts in rape, theft and fraud trials. Her current research focus is on dishonesty and the niche vulnerability of older internet users.

Stefan Fafinski has extensive experience in teaching intellectual property law, cyberlaw, and cybercrime. He is interested in the social and legal factors that influence information security and the security challenges presented by networked technologies in general. He is currently a member of the Parole Board for England and Wales.

Stefan Fafinski has extensive experience in teaching intellectual property law, cyberlaw, and cybercrime. He has always been interested in the social and legal factors that influence the misuse of technology and the capacity to offend. He is currently a member of the Parole Board for England and Wales where he chairs hearings and determines applications for reconsideration. He also sits in the Family Court.