Published Undergraduate Dissertations

By Lara Thomas, London Metropolitan University. Abuse of Position for a Sexual Purpose (APSP) is a form of police corruption involving the misuse of police authority to pursue inappropriate sexual or emotional relationships with members of the public. This study explores public perceptions of APSP within policing, with particular focus on sources of awareness, perceived causes, the impact of this misconduct on public trust and confidence, and views on accountability and refor

By Simona Maciute, London Metropolitan University. This dissertation examines the experiences of women victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence in the United Kingdom, focusing on the effectiveness of support systems and the barriers women face when seeking justice. The study explores how legal frameworks, criminal justice responses, and support services influence victims’ access to protection, recovery, and empowerment. Using a desk-based literature review methodology,

By Ewelina Agnieszka Gradwicka, London Metropolitan University. This dissertation examines how Agatha Christie’s interwar detective fiction illuminates the narrative foundations of criminological explanation. While Christie’s novels are often approached as entertainment, this study argues that they offer a sophisticated engagement with questions central to criminology: how crime is explained, how motive is constructed, and how moral judgement is shaped. The research problem