Research streams
Criminal Justice in the United States
The Centre for American Legal Studies has a long history of informing criminal justice policy and practice across the United States through teaching, research, and expert advice.
Intergovernmental Relations
The Centre for American Legal Studies undertakes research projects investigating the various ways in which the legal system interacts with the political process.
Judicial Process
CALS members have research interests in the nature of judicial process in common law and civil jurisdictions and publish in this area.
Human Rights in the Americas
This partnership uses BCU’s expertise with the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) to prepare stakeholder submissions for reviews as they become due..