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Personal Statement
Robert has worked in research and evaluation in a variety of institutions for the last 10 years. Happiest doing applied research in real-world settings, he enjoys combining his legal and psychological training to develop practical approaches to research and evaluation of socio-legal problems.
Research Interests
Research interests include legal empowerment and access to justice, specifically how/if people use and experience legal structures. In particular interest in the Children's Hearings System, it's operation and efficacy.
Expertise & Capabilities
Expertise in evaluation methods and methodology, socio-legal research, and measure design and implementation
Academic / Professional qualifications
B.Sc. Psychology from the University of Aberdeen, 2001
PG.Dip. Psychology from the University of Wales, Cardiff, 2002
M.Res. Psychology from the University of Aberdeen, 2004
LLB from the University of London (external), 2008
PhD Law (pending) from the University of Tilburg, Netherlands
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):
External positions
Chairperson, Bantuan Coffee Foundation
1 Jul 2012 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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CSRR: Children's Services Reform Research study
Ottaway, H., Porter, R. B., McTier, A., Anderson, M., Young, E., McIver, L., Fowler, N., Mackinnon, K., Soraghan, J. & Manole, M.
1/09/22 → 31/10/23
Project: Research
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Section 25 in Scotland: Learning from use, understanding, and experience
1/04/22 → 31/03/24
Project: Research
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Children's Services Reform Research Study: Rapid Evidence Review
Porter, R., Young, E., Scott, J., McIver, L., Mackinnon, K., Fowler, N. & Ottaway, H., 21 Jun 2023, Glasgow. 176 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Children's Services Reform Research Study: Rapid Evidence Review : Summary Report
Porter, R., Young, E., Scott, J., McIver, L., Mackinnon, K., Fowler, N. & Ottaway, H., 21 Jun 2023, Glasgow. 4 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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