[WiLT] Fw: Criminology and Law - 1 day conference at London South Bank University - 20th April 2010

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Subject: FW: Criminology and Law - 1 day conference at London South Bank
University - 20th April 2010



Tuesday 20th April 2010
London South Bank University, SE1

RESPONDING TO RAPE

You are invited to this one-day conference taking place here at LSBU
from 09.00 am to 4.00 pm - price £125 per person (we do not charge
VAT)

Introduction

There has been growing criticism of the way in which rape is reported
and recorded, particularly in relation to the police response and
processes of investigation, prosecution and conviction. This
conference will examine the obstacles to securing safe convictions
while respecting the rights of the accused and protecting the
interests of victims. Keynote speakers from Government and the Police
will outline their responses to these criticisms and their immediate
plans for reform.

Who is the conference aimed at?
* Police
* Charities
* Women's groups
* Policy makers
* Academic researchers
* Criminal Solicitors and Barristers
* Crown Prosecutors

Speakers
* Vera Baird QC, Solicitor General
* DCS Caroline Bates, Metropolitan Police, Rape Response Unit
* Professor Liz Kelly, London Metropolitan University
* Neil Kibble, Lancaster University
* Dr. Miranda Horvath, University of Surrey
* Dr. Kate Cook, Manchester Metropolitan University and the
Campaign to End Rape

Chaired by Julie Bindel, journalist and consultant for Eaves

What are the benefits of attending?
* A better understanding of the issues and debates associated with
rape
* Up to the minute briefing for police officers, lawyers, campaigners
and academics
* Cutting edge, cross-disciplinary review of current policy
* Your opportunity to debate the new strategies for prosecuting rape

Contact details and for more information go to our website:
Tel: 020 7815 6934/44
Email: info.esu at lsbu.ac.uk
Website: www.lsbu.ac.uk/enterprise

Kind regards

Alison Jones and Safron Drew
Enterprise Support Unit
LSBU
020 7815 6934/44
www.lsbu.ac.uk/enterprise