Dr Alanna Van Der Veen
Associate Lecturer
School of Law and Justice
Career Summary
Biography
As a former Federal Prosecutor and Registrar of the Court of Criminal Appeal, Alanna has a wealth of practical experience in criminal law and the administration of criminal justice. In 2018, Alanna moved from criminal law practice into academia, completing her PhD thesis on the topic of unreasonable delay in criminal trials ('Killing Time: The Challenges of Reforming Criminal Trial Delay) at the University of New South Wales.
Alanna has lectured at the University of New South Wales, University of Western Sydney and is currently an Associate Lecturer at the University of Newcastle's School of Law and Justice.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Laws/Diploma iof Legal Practice, University of Newcastle
- Master of Laws, University of New South Wales
Keywords
- Comparative Criminal Law
- Court administration
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedure
- Evidence
Languages
- English (Mother)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 480401 | Criminal law | 50 |
| 480503 | Criminal procedure | 25 |
| 480504 | Legal institutions (incl. courts and justice systems) | 25 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|
| Associate Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Law and Justice Australia |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Completed0
Current1
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PhD | Legal Protection of Works Created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) | PhD (Law), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Dr Alanna Van Der Veen
Position
Associate Lecturer
School of Law and Justice
College of Human and Social Futures
Contact Details
| alanna.vanderveen@newcastle.edu.au |