Dr. Laura Hoyano

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Biography

Laura Hoyano’s empirical study 'Cross-Examination of Sexual Assault Complainants about Their Sexual Behaviour: Views of Barristers’ Row' was published by the Criminal Bar Association on November 29, 2018. Laura is an Emeritus Professor and Emeritus Fellow at Wadham College. Her academic career bridges various areas of law: Child Abuse, Criminal, Tort, Human Rights, Family, and Evidence Law, often adopting a comparative approach. In 2008, she co-authored a book titled 'Child Abuse Law: Policy and Boundaries', which won the Inner Temple Book Prize for outstanding contribution to legal scholarship. The work has been updated in subsequent editions, with a new edition adding insights from jurisdictions like Ireland and India. Laura has been integral in teaching Human Rights Law and supervising postgraduate research. Her practical experience as a barrister complements her research interests in child protection, evidence, and tort law. Laura has contributed significantly to the reforms in the criminal justice system, particularly regarding vulnerable witnesses in child abuse cases. Her work has included empirical research with government bodies and consultancy with organizations focusing on law reform. Her insights have been shared widely, including training lectures across various legal institutions and commentaries for media outlets on sensitive legal issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

Wadham College, University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Professor of Law with focuses in human rights, evidence, and child protection law.

Barrister

1993-01-01 — Present

Red Lion Chambers • London, England

Practicing barrister with a focus on criminal and regulatory law.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.