Criminalization: When to Restrict? (Prof. Dr. Ushangi Bakhtadze)
We cordially invite you to a special lecture by Prof. Dr. Ushangi Bakhtadze, a distinguished academic and legal professional in the fields of criminology, law, and media. The lecture, titled “Criminalization: When to Restrict?” will take place on April 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM, and will be conducted remotely via MS Teams.
Prof. Bakhtadze is a Professor of Criminology at Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University and the Head of the Center for Crime and Criminal Justice. His extensive experience encompasses both the academic and practical aspects of law and criminology, making this lecture invaluable for anyone interested in these topics.
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Prof. Dr. Ushangi Bakhtadze is a distinguished academic and legal professional with a broad-ranging expertise in criminology, law, and media. He currently holds the position of Professor of Criminology at Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University and serves as the Head of the Center for Crime and Criminal Justice.
In 2020, Dr. Bakhtadze successfully defended his dissertation, titled “Criminological Analysis of Criminalization,” underscoring his dedication to advancing the field of criminology. He also possesses a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Oxford, further attesting to his academic excellence.
Since 2009, he has been a member of the Georgian Bar Association and is a founding partner of the esteemed law firm JG Counselors. Moreover, since 2017, Dr. Bakhtadze has held the position of Senior Project Officer at the Council of Europe, expanding his influence in legal and policy matters.
His primary areas of research focus on crime, its causes, prevention, and control, the role of Artificial Intelligence in crime control and reduction, as well as the complex interplay between crime and the media and the AI. Dr. Bakhtadze’s contributions to the legal field encompass authoring numerous books and scientific articles, further cementing his reputation as a leading figure in criminology and media law.