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Research Focus
Elizabeth's research interests include children's rights, harmful sexual behaviour among young people and children's engagement online. Her PhD thesis provided a critical analysis on the emergence, nature and impact of cyberbullying and sexting among young people in Northern Ireland.
Elizabeth is currently conducting an ESRC funded study on young people's understanding of consent. The project is titled 'Sexting, Consent and Young People: Regulatory Challenges in the Digital Age'.
Teaching
Criminal Law (UG L1&3)
Criminal Liability (UG L3)
Torts (UG L1, L2/3, MLAW)
Regulating Commercial Sex (UG L3)
Other
Global Skills Committee Member (Director of Public Engagement and Impact)
Qualifications
2013-2018 PhD in Law, Queen's University Belfast
2010-2011 Masters in Criminal Justice, Queen's University Belfast
2007-2010 LLB Honours Law, Queen's University Belfast
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Projects
- 1 Active
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R1100LAW: Sexting, Consent and Young People: Regulatory Challenges in the Digital Age
11/08/2019 → …
Project: Research
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Harmful Sexual Behaviours Among Children and Young People On-Line: Cultural and Regulatory Challenges
Agnew, E. & McAlinden, A-M., 15 Apr 2021, Sexual Violence on Trial: Local and Comparative Perspectives. Killean, R., Dowds, E. & McAlinden, A-M. (eds.). RoutledgeResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Sexting among Young People: Towards a Gender Sensitive Approach
Agnew, E., 07 Jan 2021, (Early online date) In: The International Journal of Children's Rights. 29, 1, p. 3–30Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)170 Downloads (Pure) -
Consent to serious harm for sexual gratification: not a defence. Response to the Department of Justice public consultation
Dowds, E. (ed.), Craig, S. (ed.), Agnew, E. (ed.), Cowan, R., Hoyt, M. & Granacka, J., 21 Dec 2020, QUB Human Rights Centre. 18 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
Open AccessFile77 Downloads (Pure) -
3 Citations (Scopus)
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‘Teenage Sexting: we’re letting young people down by not talking about it’
Agnew, E., 12 Dec 2018, The Conversation.Research output: Other contribution
Prizes
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ESRC NINE Postdoctoral Fellowship
Agnew, Elizabeth (Recipient), 01 Oct 2019
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
- 4 Participation in conference
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SLSA Annual Conference 2018
Elizabeth Agnew (Participant)
27 Mar 2018 → 29 Mar 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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SLSA Annual Conference 2016
Elizabeth Agnew (Participant)
05 Apr 2016 → 07 Apr 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Irish PG Criminology Conference
Elizabeth Agnew (Participant)
27 Mar 2015 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Presentation - Exploring the Dominance of the ‘Other’ within Sexual Crime Discourses and the Consequential Challenges in Addressing ‘Risky’ Behaviour and Youth Sexual Deviance.
Elizabeth Agnew (Participant)
03 Sep 2014 → 05 Sep 2014Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference