Suzie Shaw

Research Student

Suzie Shaw is affiliated with The Open University Law School.

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Biography

With decades of technical experience in construction and civil engineering across defence, nuclear, education, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and infrastructure sectors—including those requiring specialised military or enhanced clearance—Suzie is now a consultant specialising in business development, corporate governance, and compliance. Working freelance and developing tender bids, she provides ongoing regulatory and contractual oversight, as well as supply chain management for principal contractors, contractors, and subcontractors. Drawing on her expertise in specific areas of the construction and civil engineering industries, private equity investors trust her knowledge.

Her professional experience in the corporate sector led her to discover her passion for the law. After enrolling at the Open University, she achieved first-class honours in her undergraduate LLB law degree, before going on to secure a Distinction in her Master's LLM.

Current Research

Understanding the reasons, implications and consequences of waiving legal representation in police custody and interview

Her interests include discrimination, inequality, criminal defence, policing and human rights, specifically Article 6. Suzie’s current research focuses on the waiver of legal representation rights in police custody, including its implications, the application of PACE 1984, and potential human rights breaches that may occur in England and Wales.