Location
Raeburn Room, Old College, University of Edinburgh
The British Crime Historians Symposium meets every two years as a forum for discussion, debate and the presentation of research for all aspects of the history of crime, law, justice, policing, punishment and social regulation. This year’s conference – BCH5 – includes a wide range of papers that examine topics relating to the British Isles and its former colonies.
Papers also address the following key themes:
– Interdisciplinary perspectives – Comparative, international and transnational histories – The relationship between past and present
Keynotes Speakers are Professor David Garland (New York University) and Dr Julia Laite (Birkbeck, University of London). BCH5 is supported by funding from the Royal Historical Society.
The booking system is now live and can be access through:
http://www.epay.ed.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=2&catid=6&prodid=2304
For further information about the conference, including the draft programme and accommodation suggestions see:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics-archaeology/news-events/events/crime-symposium