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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.
Wadham College, University of Oxford • Oxford, England
Professor of Law with focuses in human rights, evidence, and child protection law.
Red Lion Chambers • London, England
Practicing barrister with a focus on criminal and regulatory law.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.