Dr Seamus Taylor

Biography
Research Interests
Book Chapters
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
2017 | 'The Challenges of Disablist Hate Crime'
Taylor, S (2017) 'The Challenges of Disablist Hate Crime' In: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON HATE CRIME: CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE ISLAND OF IRELAND. London, UK: Palgrave Macmillan. [DOI] [Details] |
|
2017 | 'Towards an all-Island Approach to Hate Crime in Ireland'
Haynes, A;Taylor, S;Schweppe, J (2017) 'Towards an all-Island Approach to Hate Crime in Ireland' In: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON HATE CRIME: CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE ISLAND OF IRELAND. London, UK: Palgrave Macmillan. [DOI] [Details] |
|
2017 | 'Introduction: Mapping the Field of Hate Studies on the Island of Ireland'
Taylor, S;Haynes, A;Schweppe, J (2017) 'Introduction: Mapping the Field of Hate Studies on the Island of Ireland' In: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON HATE CRIME: CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE ISLAND OF IRELAND. London, UK: Palgrave Macmillan. [DOI] [Details] |
|
2009 | 'The Crown Prosecution Service and Race Equality'
Taylor, S. (2009) 'The Crown Prosecution Service and Race Equality' In: Race and Criminal Justice. London: Sage publications Ltd. [Details] |
Edited Books
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
2017 | Critical Perspectives on Hate Crime : An Irish Perspective
Haynes ,A., Schweppe, J, and Taylor , S (Ed.). (2017) Critical Perspectives on Hate Crime : An Irish Perspective London, UK: Palgrave Macmillan. [Details] |
Conference Contributions
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
2021 | Maynooth University Annual Housing Conference 2021.
Dr Seamus Taylor (2021) Maynooth University Annual Housing Conference 2021. [Chaired Session], The Right to Housing in Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland , 23-APR-21 - 23-JUN-21 [Details] |
|
2021 | Maynooth University Seminar, International Traveller and Roma Day.
Dr Seamus Taylor (2021) Maynooth University Seminar, International Traveller and Roma Day. [Keynote Address], The Travellers and Roma Experience in Ireland on context, Maynooth, Ireland , 14-APR-21 - 14-APR-21 [Details] |
|
2021 | Coalition against Hate Crime ,Ireland.
Dr Seamus Taylor (2021) Coalition against Hate Crime ,Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Hate Crime law proposals and options for Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland , 18-MAR-21 - 18-MAR-21 [Details] |
|
2021 | Lord Mayor of Dublin's Seminar on Hate Crime.
Dr Seamus Taylor (2021) Lord Mayor of Dublin's Seminar on Hate Crime. [Oral Presentation], Hate Crime law proposals for Ireland - an analysis, Dublin, Ireland , 25-MAR-21 - 25-MAR-21 [Details] |
|
2021 | Irish Network against Racism Seminar on Hate Crime.
Dr Seamus Taylor (2021) Irish Network against Racism Seminar on Hate Crime. [Keynote Address], How do you prove hate in Hate Crime law ?, Dublin, Ireland , 25-MAY-21 - 25-JUN-21 [Details] |
|
2020 | Annual Maynooth University Housing Conference.
Dr Seamus Taylor (2020) Annual Maynooth University Housing Conference. [Chaired Session], Maynooth University Housing Conference, Maynooth University , 11-JAN-20 - 11-JAN-20 [Details] |
|
2020 | Conference contribution on social justice and social science research.
Dr Seamus Taylor (2020) Conference contribution on social justice and social science research. [Invited Oral Presentation], Social Research for Social Justice, Maynooth University Social Justice Week, Maynooth University , 12-MAR-20 - 12-MAR-20 [Details] |
|
2020 | Annual Maynooth University Housing Cinference.
Dr Seamus Taylor (2020) Annual Maynooth University Housing Cinference. [Chaired Session], Maynooth University Housing Conference, Maynooth University , 11-JAN-20 - 11-JAN-20 [Details] |
|
2020 | Disability Hate Crime - idetifying the issues and learning from England and Wales.
Dr Seamus Taylor (2020) Disability Hate Crime - idetifying the issues and learning from England and Wales. [Keynote Address], National Disability Authority Annual Conference, Dublin , National Disability Authority , 21-OCT-20 - 21-OCT-20 [Details] |
|
2019 | Human Rights Forum Conference focused on Hate Crime.
Dr Seamus Taylor (2019) Human Rights Forum Conference focused on Hate Crime. [Keynote Address], Oxford University Human Rights Forum, Wadham College, Oxford University , 12-DEC-19 - 12-DEC-19 [Details] |
Published Reports
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
2011 | Racist Incidents and Racist Crime in Ireland.
Taylor, S. (2011) Racist Incidents and Racist Crime in Ireland. Equality Authority , Dublin, Dublin , Ireland. [full-text] [Details] |
|
2010 | The Stephen Lawrence Inquiry 10 years on and the Crown Prosecution Service- Much, much more still to do.
Taylor, S. (2010) The Stephen Lawrence Inquiry 10 years on and the Crown Prosecution Service- Much, much more still to do. Crown Prosecution Service, UK. [Details] |
|
2005 | Equality and Diversity Policy and Strategy.
Taylor, S. (drafting author) (2005) Equality and Diversity Policy and Strategy. CPS, London, UK. [Details] |
|
2004 | Equality and Diversity Stocktake.
Taylor, S. (drafting author) (2004) Equality and Diversity Stocktake. CPS, London, UK. [Details] |
|
2003 | Race Equality : Public Sector Strategy.
Taylor, S. (drafting author) (2003) Race Equality : Public Sector Strategy. Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), London, UK. [Details] |
|
1999 | Equality and Diversity Manual.
Taylor, S. (drafting author) (1999) Equality and Diversity Manual. Haringey Council, London, London, UK. [Details] |
|
1998 | Domestic Violence Services Review.
Taylor, S. (drafting author) (1998) Domestic Violence Services Review. Haringey Council, London, London, UK. [Details] |
|
1997 | Community Plan for Haringey.
Taylor, S. (drafting author) (1997) Community Plan for Haringey. Haringey Council, London, London, UK. [Details] |
|
1989 | Equal Opportunities ,the Irish Dimension ,an agenda for change.
Taylor, S. (drafting author) (1989) Equal Opportunities ,the Irish Dimension ,an agenda for change. Haringey Council, London, London, UK. [Details] |
|
1988 | Irish elderly in Haringey.
Taylor, S. (1988) Irish elderly in Haringey. Haringey Council, London, London, UK. [Details] |
|
1987 | The Irish in Haringey,an assessment of need and programme for action.
Taylor, S. (drafting author) (1987) The Irish in Haringey,an assessment of need and programme for action. Haringey Council, London, London, UK. [Details] |
|
1986 | Smalltown boys and girls : emigrant Irish youth in London .
Taylor, S. (1986) Smalltown boys and girls : emigrant Irish youth in London . PNL Press, London, UK. [Details] |
|
2009 | Diversity Delivery Plan 2008-11 for the Crown Prosecution Service.
Taylor, S. (drafting author) (2009) Diversity Delivery Plan 2008-11 for the Crown Prosecution Service. Crown Prosecution Service, UK. [Details] |
Gov. Report or Document
Year | Publication | |
---|---|---|
2002 | The duty to promote race equality : statutory code for public authorities in England and Wales.
Taylor, S. (drafting author) (2002) The duty to promote race equality : statutory code for public authorities in England and Wales. Gov. Report or Document [Details] |
Honours and Awards
Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
---|---|---|---|
2010 | CBE | British Government Honours System | |
2007 | Fellow of Royal Society of the Arts Britain (FRSA) | Royal Soceity of the Arts | |
2008 | British Civil Service Diversity Improvement Award | Cabinet Office, British Civil Service | |
1999 | Distinguished Service Award | Haringey Council ,London | |
1996 | Irish Post Newspaper Community Award | The Irish Post Newspaper (Britain) | |
1982 | Postgraduate Scholarship in Social Science | University College Dublin | |
1981 | College Prize in Sociology | University College Dublin | |
1981 | College Scholarships in Sociology and Social Policy | University College Dublin | |
1981 | College Scholarship in Social Policy | University College Dublin |
Committees
Committee | Function | From / To | |
---|---|---|---|
Equality, Diversity and Interculturalism Committee, Maynooth University ,Governing Authority | responsible with committee colleagues for strategic advice and support to Maynooth University Governing Authority in relation to the advancement of the University's equality policy and objectives | 2016 / 2016 | |
Maynooth University Curriculum Commission | Member | 2012 / 2014 | |
Governing Authority ,Maynooth University | responsible with other Governing Authority members for the strategic governance of the university in line with the Universites Act and the University's strategic plan | 2016 / 2016 |
Employment
Employer | Position | From / To | |
---|---|---|---|
Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) ,Dublin | Research Assistant | 01-AUG-83 / 01-MAR-84 | |
London Irish Centre | Social Worker | 01-APR-84 / 01-APR-87 | |
Commission for Racial Equality (Britain ) | Director of Strategy | 01-JAN-00 / 27-JAN-04 | |
Haringey Council | Senior Policy Advisor and latterly Head of Policy ,Equality and Diversity | 01-MAY-87 / 01-DEC-99 | |
Crown Prosecution Service (England and Wales) | Director of Equality and Diversity | 27-JAN-04 / 31-MAR-09 |
Education
Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1982 | University College Dublin | BSocSc | Social Policy and Sociology | |
2018 | Lancaster University, UK | PhD | Applied Social Science (Law) | |
1986 | University of London (Goldsmiths College ) | Master of Arts | Social Policy |
Outreach Activities
Description | |
---|---|
High Level Review Group on the role of an Garda Siochana in the Public Prosecution System |
|
I serve as a member of the Expert Advisory Group on Equality Budgeting which reports to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and Department of Finance. Its role is to advise on anchoring equality considerations in the national budget framework and process (2019 - to date) Link |
|
I serve as a member of the time-limited Advisory Board to the Public Appointments Service Ireland on the framing of a first Equality and Diversity Strategy for the Service (2019 - to date) Link |
|
I am Chair (2016- to date) of the Board of the Irish Penal Reform Trust which is the main NGO promoting a human rights based approach to prisoners and evidence based penal reform. Link |
|
I serve as a member of the Independent Advisory Group to the Windrush Lessons Learned Review established by the UK Home Secretary in August 2018 and overseen by Review Lead Wendy Williams (2018 - to date). Link |
|
I chaired a Whitehall-wide group on diversity in recruitment to the Senior Civil Service in the UK which produced recruitment guidance for Government departments from 2006-2008. |
|
I served as a Trustee of the Runnymede Trust, Britain's leading Think Tank on race quality and cultural diversity (2000-2009). Link |
|
I served as a Commissioner (1998-2000) on the Commission on the Future of Multi-Ethnic Britain, which set out a vision and strategy for the realisation of a cohesive multi-ethnic society as it entered the twenty-first century. Link |
|
I am Independent Chair of a panel which scrutinizes and advises the criminal justice system on the handling of cases of hate crime and makes recommendations to contribute to improved performance (2015 - to date). Link |