JUDICIARY

My research in the Judiciary aims to understand how those involved in each area of the proceedings (advocates, plaintifs, defendants, court staff, and judges) conceive of and communicate/witness claims as they seek to prove deservingness of 'support'. I have been working with a local District Court Justice to formulate a request to Ministry of Justice’s Research Unit to observe cases in court. If granted permission, I will initially observe from the public spaces/gallery during cases. However, if permitted I will also conduct interviews with Judges and staff to better understand the considerations which come to bear on listening in these settings. This process is ongoing, aiming for field research to commence in Spring 2023.