Seminar: Repolity: Reforming Police Accountability in Italy (QUB LAW)
QUB ICCJ seminar will be given by Dr Lucia Re (University of Florence) on reforming police accountability in Italy on 20 August. Policing is one of the core functions of the modern state, especially in democratic systems where the use of force must be aligned with the protection of individual rights. However, the institutional architecture of policing often reflects conservative logics that resist democratic reform. Particular attention will be given to the difficulty in accessing data—which, in other legal systems, are routinely made public as a basic requirement of transparency and accountability. You can sign up to at attend here.
Public consultation into AI and memorisation (German data protection watchdog)
Germany’s data protection watchdog is seeking the input of Irish stakeholders as part of a public consultation into AI and memorisation. The consultation is intended to contribute to the development of data protection-compliant approaches for dealing with personal data in the context of large language models (LLMs). See details in the Irish Legal News here.
Webinar: Tackling Re-Offending Rates through Prison Reform (Public Policy Exchange)
Public Policy Exchange will be hosting a webinar on Tackling Re-Offending Rates through Prison Reform: Fixing the Capacity Crisis in UK Prisons and Improving Prisoner Support. Speakers include Sam Julius, Director of National Influencing & Networks at Clinks and Chief Inspector James Heggs, Chief Inspector of Leicestershire Police. The webinar will take place on 2 September 9:30am-1:00pm BST. Click here for more information on the Public Policy Exchange website.
EUROCRIM 2025 Conference
EUROCRIM 2025, the 25th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology will take place 3-6 September in Athens, Greece. The Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology (ESC) provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from all over the world to discuss and share their work on various aspects of criminology, criminal justice, and related social sciences. Click here for more details.
Survey: International Bar Association seeks views on AI and law
A survey launched by the International Bar Association (IBA) is seeking views on how AI is transforming the legal sector. The survey, compiled by the IBA’s Section on Public and Professional Interest (SPPI) AI working group, aims to help develop strategies that address the opportunities and challenges presented by AI. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. All responses will remain anonymous, confidential and securely stored. The deadline for participating is 12 September 2025. Click here to view details in the Irish Legal News.
Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference: 'Youth Justice in Motion: Prevention, Intervention, Contribution'
The 11th Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference focussing on 'Youth Justice in Motion: Prevention, Intervention, Contribution' will take place on Friday, 10th October 2025 in Dublin 8. This year’s Irish Criminal Justice Agencies (ICJA) conference explores the evolving landscape of youth justice through the lens of movement and progress. From early prevention efforts that tackle the root causes of offending, to effective interventions that support young people in crisis, and finally to recognising their contributions as active agents of change — we’ll examine how the system can better respond to, and grow with, the needs of young people. Join us for thought-provoking discussions, innovative ideas, and practical solutions that keep youth justice moving forward. The lead partner is Oberstown Children Detention Campus and this conference is free to attend. Click here for more information.
Dublin International Disputes Week
Dublin International Disputes Week (DIDW) is a forum for international practitioners and general counsel, providing access to thought leaders and prominent international practitioners specialising in litigating complex, cross-border disputes. Click here for more information.
Ethnic inequalities in the Criminal Justice System: Evidence from the Crown Court in England and Wales
UK Office for National Statistics, part of the Research Excellence Series 2025 collection. This talk will discuss findings examining the extent and drivers of ethnic inequalities in the Criminal Justice System drawing on criminal justice datasets developed through Data First, a pioneering data-linking programme led by the Ministry of Justice and funded by ADR UK. 23 October (online). Click here further details.
International Corrections and Prisons Association Conference, Istanbul, Türkiye
The International Corrections and Prisons Association's (ICPA) 27th Annual Conference and AGM will be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from October 26-31 2025, hosted by the General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses, Türkiye. This year's theme is "Wellbeing in Corrections: Initiatives for Staff, Systems and Communities." The conference will cover a wide range of topics under the banner of wellbeing, including new trends and innovations, the use of technology, community-based corrections, mental health and healthcare, cohort-specific corrections, education, vocational training, and much more. Click here further details.
9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets
Jointly organised by Europol, UNODC and the Basel Institute on Governance, this annual event brings together practitioners and experts to advance global efforts to counter criminal use of crypto. This is a non-commercial conference that is free to attend in person or online. 28-29 October, Vienna, Austria. In-person attendance is limited to one participant per company or organisation. Virtual attendance is possible on both days. Click here for more information.
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