Barry Wright is an Honorary Professor at the University of Queensland, specializing in law and history. He has a BA in History from the University of Toronto, an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School, an LLM from the London School of Economics, and a PhD from York University. With a career spanning thirty-five years at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, he served as Professor Emeritus, Director of Criminology, and Associate Dean. Wright is recognized for his contributions to colonial legal history in Canada and Australia, focusing on the rule of law and controversies during the nineteenth-century British Empire. His notable research interests include the influence of utilitarianism on colonial governance and criminal law reform, particularly regarding the codification of criminal law in different regions. He has authored numerous articles and edited several volumes related to Canadian state trials and the intersections of law and politics. His recent projects compare espionage commissions in Canada and Australia, exploring the international pressures and rule of law issues involved. Wright continues to be an active contributor to academic discourse in legal history and is frequently invited as a visiting scholar.
Carleton University • Ottawa, Canada
Served thirty-five years at Carleton University, focusing on law and history.
University of Queensland • Brisbane, Australia
Currently engaged in scholarly activities related to international rule of law.