University of Strathclyde

An Examination of Rapists' Understanding of, & Attitudes about, their Offences

Academic History:

2014-present PhD

2013-2014 Master of Laws (LLM) by Research

2009-2013 Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Supervisors:

Professor Laura Piacentini

Dr Claire McDiarmid

Research Interests:

Criminal Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology

Previous Research Projects:

My undergraduate dissertation researched the requirement of corroboration in Scots Law & the impact its proposed removal would have in relation to sexual offences. My masters thesis focussed on attitudes about rape & how these impact on the high attrition rate.

Scholarships/ Awards/ Publications:

I received a University of Aberdeen Merit Scholarship for undergraduate study & an Arts & Humanities Research Council Research Preparation Masters Studentship for my LLM. I now hold an AHRC Studentship for my PhD research.

Contact Details:

Address: HaSS Graduate School, Lord Hope Building Level 1 – LH128, University of Strathclyde, 141 St James Road, G1 0LT

Email: mhairi.gavin@strath.ac.uk

First published: 1 October 2014