Katrina Morrison
@kmmorrison.bsky.social
Lecturer in Criminology at Edinburgh Napier University. Associate Director of the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research. Board Member Howard League Scotland. Please find me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-morrison-69a9b036/
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And today’s publication day!
Massive thanks to my lovely @socscinapier.bsky.social co-authors, Jamie Buchan & @kmmorrison.bsky.social - and to everyone who helped by reviewing chapters, answering queries or chatting to us about their work.
www.routledge.com/Criminal-Jus...
Massive thanks to my lovely @socscinapier.bsky.social co-authors, Jamie Buchan & @kmmorrison.bsky.social - and to everyone who helped by reviewing chapters, answering queries or chatting to us about their work.
www.routledge.com/Criminal-Jus...
Criminal Justice in Scotland
Providing a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary Scottish criminal justice system, this book focuses on its key processes (from arrest to post-sentence) and institutions, as w...
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August 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
And today’s publication day!
Massive thanks to my lovely @socscinapier.bsky.social co-authors, Jamie Buchan & @kmmorrison.bsky.social - and to everyone who helped by reviewing chapters, answering queries or chatting to us about their work.
www.routledge.com/Criminal-Jus...
Massive thanks to my lovely @socscinapier.bsky.social co-authors, Jamie Buchan & @kmmorrison.bsky.social - and to everyone who helped by reviewing chapters, answering queries or chatting to us about their work.
www.routledge.com/Criminal-Jus...
Green spaces and a community hub - great idea for a disused prison. Would love similar ideas considered for Barlinnie.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Inverness community considers takeover of 123-year-old prison
HMP Inverness is to be vacated when a new prison opens in the city.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Green spaces and a community hub - great idea for a disused prison. Would love similar ideas considered for Barlinnie.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This isn't being discussed as much as it should in university conversations about the use of generative ai
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Generative AI’s environmental costs are soaring — and mostly secret
First-of-its-kind US bill would address the environmental costs of the technology, but there’s a long way to go.
www.nature.com
January 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This isn't being discussed as much as it should in university conversations about the use of generative ai
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Research Fellow Criminology (12 month post), Edinburgh
Developing linked data research using administrative data in Scotland
Closing 5 February
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#PhDChat #AcademicChat #JobFairy
Developing linked data research using administrative data in Scotland
Closing 5 February
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#PhDChat #AcademicChat #JobFairy
Research Fellow in Criminology
The Edinburgh Law School is seeking a Research Fellow in Criminology to work with Professor Susan McVie on the ESRC-funded Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research (SCADR).
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January 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Research Fellow Criminology (12 month post), Edinburgh
Developing linked data research using administrative data in Scotland
Closing 5 February
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
#PhDChat #AcademicChat #JobFairy
Developing linked data research using administrative data in Scotland
Closing 5 February
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
#PhDChat #AcademicChat #JobFairy
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The UK's 1st drugs consumption room opens in Glasgow next week after many hurdles & amidst fierce scrutiny. Here's my R4 documentary on Peter Krykant's unsanctioned van, which focused minds and without which the new site would never have come into being. mfl www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Waiting for the Van
The story of one man's attempt to challenge fifty years of UK drug policy.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The UK's 1st drugs consumption room opens in Glasgow next week after many hurdles & amidst fierce scrutiny. Here's my R4 documentary on Peter Krykant's unsanctioned van, which focused minds and without which the new site would never have come into being. mfl www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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I am looking for justice-experienced young people to join the Challenging Justice Inequalities Project.
✅aged 14-17
✅paid opportunity
✅able to travel to Glasgow once or twice a month (evenings/weekends)
✅no specific skills needed
Please share with any young people or organisations you know.
✅aged 14-17
✅paid opportunity
✅able to travel to Glasgow once or twice a month (evenings/weekends)
✅no specific skills needed
Please share with any young people or organisations you know.
January 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I am looking for justice-experienced young people to join the Challenging Justice Inequalities Project.
✅aged 14-17
✅paid opportunity
✅able to travel to Glasgow once or twice a month (evenings/weekends)
✅no specific skills needed
Please share with any young people or organisations you know.
✅aged 14-17
✅paid opportunity
✅able to travel to Glasgow once or twice a month (evenings/weekends)
✅no specific skills needed
Please share with any young people or organisations you know.
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Since we’re talking about how much billionaires suck again, here’s a reminder that your local indie bookstore deserves your business this holiday season. They have gift cards and are happy to mail stuff out. Same goes for @bookshop-org.bsky.social. Buy books. Give books. Support bookstores.
December 15, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Since we’re talking about how much billionaires suck again, here’s a reminder that your local indie bookstore deserves your business this holiday season. They have gift cards and are happy to mail stuff out. Same goes for @bookshop-org.bsky.social. Buy books. Give books. Support bookstores.
This is a good discussion of AI in universities - questions of equality and financially pressured HE, are relevant, as well as integrety and fairness.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘I received a first but it felt tainted and undeserved’: inside the university AI cheating crisis
More than half of students are now using generative AI, casting a shadow over campuses as tutors and students turn on each other and hardworking learners are caught in the flak. Will Coldwell reports ...
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2024 at 9:09 AM
This is a good discussion of AI in universities - questions of equality and financially pressured HE, are relevant, as well as integrety and fairness.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Fascinating and important listen. Love Paula and Nicola's work if you haven't discovered them yet #criminology
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Louise Haigh is one of 12.5 million people in the UK with a criminal record. Paula Harriott @unlockcharity.bsky.social & @nicolacollett.bsky.social discuss the reaction to Haigh's resignation and the reality of life with a criminal record.
🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/2905a0
Louise Haigh is one of 12.5 million people in the UK with a criminal record. Paula Harriott @unlockcharity.bsky.social & @nicolacollett.bsky.social discuss the reaction to Haigh's resignation and the reality of life with a criminal record.
🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/2905a0
December 13, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Fascinating and important listen. Love Paula and Nicola's work if you haven't discovered them yet #criminology
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😍 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Conference and a special thank you to Brunilda Pali for delivering our Annual Lecture.
👏We couldn't have done any of this without @awooff.bsky.social @kmmorrison.bsky.social @frasoliman.bsky.social @edinburghnapier.bsky.social
👏We couldn't have done any of this without @awooff.bsky.social @kmmorrison.bsky.social @frasoliman.bsky.social @edinburghnapier.bsky.social
December 9, 2024 at 11:08 AM
😍 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Conference and a special thank you to Brunilda Pali for delivering our Annual Lecture.
👏We couldn't have done any of this without @awooff.bsky.social @kmmorrison.bsky.social @frasoliman.bsky.social @edinburghnapier.bsky.social
👏We couldn't have done any of this without @awooff.bsky.social @kmmorrison.bsky.social @frasoliman.bsky.social @edinburghnapier.bsky.social
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‘Who speaks for the rivers?’ The role of restorative approaches in environmental harms. Giving communities a voice. Prioritising Restoration - great lecture @thesccjr.bsky.social hosted by @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @frasoliman.bsky.social @awooff.bsky.social @kmmorrison.bsky.social thanks all!
Dr Brunilda Pali provides a fascinating #SCCJR annual lecture, talking about environmental restorative justice and some green shoots of positive news in this space. #restorativejustice
December 6, 2024 at 5:42 PM
‘Who speaks for the rivers?’ The role of restorative approaches in environmental harms. Giving communities a voice. Prioritising Restoration - great lecture @thesccjr.bsky.social hosted by @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @frasoliman.bsky.social @awooff.bsky.social @kmmorrison.bsky.social thanks all!
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Thank you to @edinburghnapier.bsky.social colleagues for hosting the annual @thesccjr.bsky.social gathering and lecture today, and the inspired and inspiring choice of Brunilda Pali to deliver the lecture.
December 6, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Thank you to @edinburghnapier.bsky.social colleagues for hosting the annual @thesccjr.bsky.social gathering and lecture today, and the inspired and inspiring choice of Brunilda Pali to deliver the lecture.
A belated post celebrating the @thesccjr.bsky.social annual lecture at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social last Friday. We loved the involvement of our PhD community, discussion of future labs, & a brilliant and stimulating lecture from Brunilda Pali about ecological justice, & catch-up with colleagues!
The #SCCJR annual conference begins with a #PGR event @edinburghnapier.bsky.social Collective hive mind supporting a dynamic and awesome new cohort of criminal justice scholars.
December 9, 2024 at 8:59 AM
A belated post celebrating the @thesccjr.bsky.social annual lecture at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social last Friday. We loved the involvement of our PhD community, discussion of future labs, & a brilliant and stimulating lecture from Brunilda Pali about ecological justice, & catch-up with colleagues!
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For #FollowFriday a few more have been added to the starter pack for probation research and practice.
Please share 🙂…If I’ve missed you please let me know go.bsky.app/VootSNb
Please share 🙂…If I’ve missed you please let me know go.bsky.app/VootSNb
December 6, 2024 at 8:47 PM
For #FollowFriday a few more have been added to the starter pack for probation research and practice.
Please share 🙂…If I’ve missed you please let me know go.bsky.app/VootSNb
Please share 🙂…If I’ve missed you please let me know go.bsky.app/VootSNb
👏 🎉 What a fantastic project led by a great team! Can't wait to hear more in due course 👀 👀
📢We've been awarded a huge UK research fellowship #UKRIFLF to study how lived experience leaders imagine the future of criminal justice🎉If you have ideas, get in touch www.chester.ac.uk/about/news/a...
December 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM
👏 🎉 What a fantastic project led by a great team! Can't wait to hear more in due course 👀 👀
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Your regular reminder that we cannot build our way out of the prisons crisis ....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Prisons plan will fall short by 2027, watchdog warns
Boris Johnson's pledge to create an extra 20,000 cells spaces is now not expected to be met until 2031.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Your regular reminder that we cannot build our way out of the prisons crisis ....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Come and do a PhD supervised by me! (or my Royal Holloway colleagues) www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKW355/p...
PhD Studentship in Law at Royal Holloway, University of London
Explore a PhD Studentship in Law. Apply today and discover more PhD opportunities at jobs.ac.uk.
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December 2, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Come and do a PhD supervised by me! (or my Royal Holloway colleagues) www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKW355/p...
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💷💷The Scottish government will soon publish its tax strategy alongside the budget. @stephenboydippr.bsky.social lays out the areas we hope that the subsequent debate starts to address. 🧵 www.ippr.org/articles/a-l...
A longer-term tax strategy for Scotland: what needs to change? | IPPR
But we need to find a way to have a more constructive debate about tax – and spending – in Scotland. The recent UK budget has only partially alleviated the
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December 2, 2024 at 3:34 PM
💷💷The Scottish government will soon publish its tax strategy alongside the budget. @stephenboydippr.bsky.social lays out the areas we hope that the subsequent debate starts to address. 🧵 www.ippr.org/articles/a-l...
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Sara Snell announced as new Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS), taking up a key human rights-related scrutiny and leadership role in 🏴, having worked for 25 years in England & Wales and 9 years as a #prison adviser at International Committee of the Red Cross
www.gov.scot/news/new-chi...
www.gov.scot/news/new-chi...
New Chief Inspector of Prisons
Sara Snell appointed to post.
www.gov.scot
December 2, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Sara Snell announced as new Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS), taking up a key human rights-related scrutiny and leadership role in 🏴, having worked for 25 years in England & Wales and 9 years as a #prison adviser at International Committee of the Red Cross
www.gov.scot/news/new-chi...
www.gov.scot/news/new-chi...
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Well, the Committee could just conduct a systemic review on all the excellent research on this question! But an inquiry will give the issue a profile and root it into parliamentary debate, which is to be welcomed.
Well, the Committee could just conduct a systemic review on all the excellent research on this question! But an inquiry will give the issue a profile and root it into parliamentary debate, which is to be welcomed.
Peers launch inquiry into ‘prison culture’
A House of Lords committee has launched an inquiry into ‘prison culture’ which will focus on governance, leadership, and staffing. The Justice and Home Affairs Committee says its aim is “to underst…
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December 1, 2024 at 12:38 PM
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Well, the Committee could just conduct a systemic review on all the excellent research on this question! But an inquiry will give the issue a profile and root it into parliamentary debate, which is to be welcomed.
Well, the Committee could just conduct a systemic review on all the excellent research on this question! But an inquiry will give the issue a profile and root it into parliamentary debate, which is to be welcomed.
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My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column on the new earlier release legislation: a step in the right direction, but so much more to be done to reverse the damage of sentence inflation, and to make meaningful rehabilitation possible. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
SNP progress on Scotland’s buckling prison system is head-bangingly slow
By Dani Garavelli
www.heraldscotland.com
December 1, 2024 at 9:06 AM
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column on the new earlier release legislation: a step in the right direction, but so much more to be done to reverse the damage of sentence inflation, and to make meaningful rehabilitation possible. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
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Happy St Andrew's day to Scots, fishers, rope makers, and anyone in fear of a sore throat.
Please enjoy this altarpiece by Hugo van der Goes, displayed at the National Gallery of Scotland.
Please enjoy this altarpiece by Hugo van der Goes, displayed at the National Gallery of Scotland.
November 30, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Happy St Andrew's day to Scots, fishers, rope makers, and anyone in fear of a sore throat.
Please enjoy this altarpiece by Hugo van der Goes, displayed at the National Gallery of Scotland.
Please enjoy this altarpiece by Hugo van der Goes, displayed at the National Gallery of Scotland.
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What all the opponents of the changes in release date miss out is that spending another few months in prison is not going to reduce their chance of reoffending at all.
What all the opponents of the changes in release date miss out is that spending another few months in prison is not going to reduce their chance of reoffending at all.
Dangerous criminals could be freed without the say so of prison bosses
Dangerous criminals posing a threat to public safety could be freed without prison bosses being able to block their early release.
www.dailymail.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 12:29 PM
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
What all the opponents of the changes in release date miss out is that spending another few months in prison is not going to reduce their chance of reoffending at all.
What all the opponents of the changes in release date miss out is that spending another few months in prison is not going to reduce their chance of reoffending at all.
www.scottishlegal.com/articles/wai...
This matters because people often cannot get released before they have completed these programmes (despite a weak evidence base for their efficacy), and people are spending years longer in prison than they need to because of bureaucratic inefficiencies.
This matters because people often cannot get released before they have completed these programmes (despite a weak evidence base for their efficacy), and people are spending years longer in prison than they need to because of bureaucratic inefficiencies.
Waiting list for sex offender rehab programmes will take 14 years to clear
The Scottish Prison Service's waiting list for sexual offending rehabilitation programmes would take 14 years to clear, according to new figures. The SPS was urged by Emma Jardine, policy and public a...
www.scottishlegal.com
November 28, 2024 at 12:23 PM
www.scottishlegal.com/articles/wai...
This matters because people often cannot get released before they have completed these programmes (despite a weak evidence base for their efficacy), and people are spending years longer in prison than they need to because of bureaucratic inefficiencies.
This matters because people often cannot get released before they have completed these programmes (despite a weak evidence base for their efficacy), and people are spending years longer in prison than they need to because of bureaucratic inefficiencies.
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Updated the ScotPol starter pack tonight: removed parties and MSPs, who have their own pack now, and added a heap of other folk.
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November 26, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Updated the ScotPol starter pack tonight: removed parties and MSPs, who have their own pack now, and added a heap of other folk.
go.bsky.app/Ftawpre
go.bsky.app/Ftawpre