Dr. Alicia Danielsson is currently serving as the Head of Centre for Contemporary Coronial Law at the University of Bolton, a position she has held since September 2022. She is also an Assistant Teaching Professor in Law, contributing her expertise to the academic and operational management of the Centre. She actively promotes a Teaching Intensive, Research Informed (TIRI) culture and engages in cross-disciplinary opportunities.

Alicia earned her Ph.D. at Abertay University, Dundee, focusing on the interplay of the regulation of prostitution between national law, EU law, and efforts to combat human trafficking. Her research interests encompass EU law, employment law, criminal law, contract law, and human rights law. She completed her Ph.D. in 2021.

With a strong background in academia, research, and leadership, Alicia Danielsson continues to make significant contributions to the fields of law and contemporary coronial law.

Alicia possesses extensive expertise in teaching law, with a strong emphasis on Human Rights Law, International Criminal Law, and Coronial Law at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. As a module leader for over 15 modules, her teaching specialisms extend to the critical and practice-based dimensions of these vital legal domains. Her commitment to shaping the next generation of legal professionals is evident in her role as an Assistant Teaching Professor. Alicia's teaching specialisms align closely with her research expertise, emphasizing Human Rights Law, International Criminal Law, and Coronial Law. As a module leader for numerous courses, she imparts her knowledge in a manner that blends critical analysis with practical insights. Her role extends to fostering an understanding of comparative legal approaches, particularly in the fields of Human Rights and International Law. Alicia's commitment to transformative education is evident in her approach to inclusive teaching practices and her dedication to preparing students for the complexities of legal practice in these specialized areas.

Research Interests and Research Subject Specialisms:
Dr Alicia Danielsson is a distinguished expert in Human Rights Law, International Criminal Law, and Coronial Law, with a strong foundation in comparative legal studies. Her research delves into the intricate dynamics of legal frameworks, focusing on the interplay between national law, international law and EU law. Her subject-specific research interests lie in the fields of comparative and EU law, with a specific focus on the area of freedom, security and justice as well as EU labour law and human rights protection. She completed her PhD in 2021. The title of her thesis is ‘Economic Activity or Public Order Limitations: The Interplay of the Regulation of Prostitution between National Law, EU Law and Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking.’ As a comparative lawyer, she brings a unique perspective to her exploration of legal systems, and the legal challenges that emerge in cross-border situations.

Teaching specialisms;
Alicia's teaching specialisms align closely with her research expertise, emphasizing Human Rights Law, International Criminal Law, and Coronial Law. As a module leader for numerous courses, she imparts her knowledge in a manner that blends critical analysis with practical insights. Her role extends to fostering an understanding of comparative legal approaches, particularly in the fields of Human Rights and International Law. Alicia's commitment to transformative education is evident in her approach to inclusive teaching practices and her dedication to preparing students for the complexities of legal practice in these specialized areas.

Publications and Research:
Alicia has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and has actively engaged in research, notably earning a Ph.D. in 2021. Her doctoral thesis, titled "Economic Activity or Public Order Limitations," explores the complex interplay of prostitution regulation within the legal frameworks of national and EU law. She has also authored articles on legal philosophical considerations of prostitution and competing ideas of regulationism. Recently, she published a chapter on tackling digital entrepreneurship within the illicit economy.

Alicia's research extends to interdisciplinary areas between subject kowledge in her fields of expertise, digital innovations and education practices in these areas. Her work reflects a commitment to humanitarian causes and transformative education and inclusivity within legal studies.

Professional Online Profile Links (e.g. LinkedIn)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-danielsson-69304295/