Clinical and Forensic Psychologist
Gisli is an Emeritus Professor of Forensic Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Kings College London and a Professor in the Psychology Department at Reykjavik University.
Security and Intelligence Expert
Mark is an author, international security consultant and career national security professional. He spent more than 30 years as a federal agent, counterintelligence officer and counterterrorism specialist.
Forensic Psychologist
Gavin is a Professor of Applied Forensic Psychology at the School of Psychology, Newcastle University, where he is the lead Forensic Psychologist. He is one of the organisers of this conference.
Lawyer
Gaia is a lawyer specialized in international criminal law and human rights. From Mar 17 to Dec 18, she served as International Legal Consultant for the United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Lawyer and Associate Professor
Miguel Sarre (Mexico) is a retired Associate Professor at ITAM and was a member of the United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture, SPT (2007-2014).
Legal Advisor
Chris joined REDRESS in 2017 as a Legal Advisor and he worked in South Africa on human rights issues in the period before the end of apartheid.
Early Career Researcher
Jo holds an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics, a B.Sc. (Psychology) from Birkbeck College and a B.A. from Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand).
National Preventive Mechanism Coordinator
Louise coordinates the UK’s National Preventive Mechanism and is based at HM Inspectorate of Prisons (London).
Forensic Psychologist
Gavin is a Professor of Applied Forensic Psychology at the School of Psychology, Newcastle University, where he is the lead Forensic Psychologist. He is one of the organisers of this conference.
Senior Programme Lawyer
Veronica manages the IBAHRI’s work in Latin America where her thematic work has a particular focus on Human rights in the Administration of Justice. She is one of the organisers of this conference.
Cognitive Psychologist
Fiona is a Professor of Applied Psychology and Director of the Forensic Psychology Unit, Goldsmiths, University of London. She is one of the organisers of this conference.
Associate Professor
Par Engstrom is Associate Professor in Human Rights at the Institute of the Americas, University College London.
We share teaching and research expertise and equipment/laboratories with forensic partners.
The IBAHRI works with the global legal community to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession worldwide.
The Unit is a home for courses in forensic psychology; research students; short CPD courses in forensic psychology; and relevant consultancy.
The iIIRG proudly sponsored this one day conference.
Time | Speaker/Title |
08:00 - 09:00 | Registration |
09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome addresses: Gavin Oxburgh PhD, Newcastle University Mark Stephens Q.C., International Bar Association Human Rights Institute |
09:30 – 10:45 | Panel 1 (part 1): National implementation of international standards and due process in prison confinement: Two complementary tools against torture. Speakers: Gaia Pergolo and Chris Esdaile Moderator: Veronica Hinestroza |
10:45 – 11:15 | Refreshment break |
11:15 – 12:30 | Panel 1 (part 2): National implementation of international standards and due process in prison confinement: Two complementary tools against torture. Speakers: Miguel Sarre and Louise Finer Moderator: Par Engstrom |
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch |
13:30 – 14:45 | Panel 2 (part 1): Coercive investigation methods: The impact on the reliability of information obtained. Speakers: Mark Fallon and Jo Kenrick Moderator: Gavin Oxburgh |
14:45 – 15:15 | Refreshment break |
15:15 – 16:30 | Panel 2 (part 2): Coercive investigation methods: The impact on the reliability of information obtained. Speakers: Gisli Gudjonsson and Gavin Oxburgh Moderator: Fiona Gabbert |
16:30 – 17:30 | Conclusions and way forward |
17:30 – 18:00 | Conference closure |
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