Published Undergraduate Dissertations

All of the dissertations here are provided by students who have obtained a 1st on their final dissertation projects from their respective universities. Whilst this journal does not use a peer-review process, all works are sourced from reputable universities and grades are confirmed by project supervisors.

Out Of Court Disposals: An Unrealised Catalyst for Change in the Battle Against Drugs-Related Offending.

By Anya Gwen Innes Hutin, UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) . This dissertation examines out-of-court-disposals practice in England & Wales in relation to drugs-related offending and harms, particularly ahead of the new Two-Tier Plus Framework proposed by the s.98-121 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing, and Courts Act 2022 c.32. The paper considers the provenance of ideological crime-control politics visible in the Misuse of Drugs Act c .38 and its siphon into pol

Sep 17

How Effective Is the Criminal Justice System’s Response to Victims of Domestic Abuse and What Barriers Do Victims Face in Accessing Justice and Support?

By Chelsea Arthur, London Metropolitan University. Domestic abuse is a complex and deeply rooted issue that extends beyond individual...

Sep 3

The Impact of Court Delays on Sexual Assault and Rape Survivors’ Psychological Well-being and Perceptions of Justice.

By Vestina Virsilaite, London Metropolitan University . The impact of court delays on sexual assault and rape victims the criminal...

Jul 31