Our guiding research principles

Independence

Our research is independent, with a focus on originality, researcher autonomy in design and execution, and intellectual freedom to analyse data, interpret results and draw conclusions.

Impactful

Our research emphasises practical application and societal impact. 

Relevance

We actively engage with diverse stakeholders to inform research topics, design, execution, and dissemination. 

Rigour

Our research is rigorous, with methods, analyses and reporting practices that ensure the validity and reliability of findings. 

Transparency

Our research is transparent, open, and reproducible. We are committed to freely publishing the products of our research.  

People-centred

Our research focuses on people and their own perspectives on law and experiences of justice. 

Collaboration

Our research embraces collaboration and multidisciplinary approaches, drawing on diverse fields of study to best address complex research questions. 

Sustainability

Our research has a long-term strategic outlook, providing a sustainable source of insights for policy and practice. 

Ethical

Our research adheres to ethical conduct throughout the research process to safeguard the rights and well-being of participants and uphold research integrity.