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Ray Nickson

Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Newcastle Law School, University of Newcastle

Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Newcastle Law School, University of Newcastle Dr. Ray Nickson is Senior Lecturer at the School of Law and Justice, University of Newcastle. Prior to completing a PhD at The Australian National University, Dr. Nickson was admitted as Barrister and Solicitor in the Supreme Court of South Australia and practiced in criminal law. Dr. Nickson is also a legal practitioner in NSW. Dr. Nickson's research has focused on international criminal justice and transitional justice, restorative justice, and criminal law. His research projects have included an assessment of the impact that a mass literacy campaign for members of remote Aboriginal communities had on interactions with the justice system, and an extensive collaboration with Native American tribes to study their restorative justice practices. Dr. Nickson's current research explores the role of public-funded criminal defence lawyers and their professional experiences in providing justice for the most marginalised members of our communities.