SEX, VIOLENCE & FRAUD:
Transnational Crime

DATE: June 2 - 5, 2025
LOCATION: Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh, UK
On June 2 - 5, the International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law will host a major annual conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. The conference will focus on the theme of Sex, Violence and Fraud: Transnational Crime.
The conference will appeal to anyone who works in the administration of or who is interested in criminal justice. This is an opportunity to meet, hear and learn from distinguished experts, legal professionals and academics from around the world.
Conference Agenda
The ISRCL Conference is a four-day international conference taking place from June 2 to 5, 2025, featuring panels, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities. Please see the program below for full event details.
Featured topics include:
- The rise of cross-border sexual offences
- The use of AI and the internet in sexual offences
- Comparative approaches to sexual offence prosecutions
- Protection of victims in sexual assault proceedings
- The prosecution of transnational fraud offences
- Gender-based violence
- Human trafficking
Call for Presentation Proposals
To advance the themes of the conference, the Society invites persons interested in presenting a paper, participating in a plenary or workshop, or who wish to propose a workshop to submit a short abstract or workshop concept for consideration by the organizing committee. The ISRCL encourages diversity in the call for proposals, including encouraging the submission of proposals from regions other than North America. The deadline for submission of proposals is extended to March 31, 2025.
To submit a proposal, please click here.
It is hoped that the most scholarly of the papers presented will be published in the Society’s journal, Criminal Law Forum, subject to the Forum’s usual peer review.
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel Edinburgh
38 Charlotte Square,
Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ,
United Kingdom
The Kimpton for the duration of the conference; Sunday 1st June – Thursday 5th June, minimum of 4 nights stay (subject to availability).
Single occupancy @ £425.00 Bed and Full Scottish Breakfast including VAT, per room per night.
Double occupancy @ £445.00 Bed and Full Scottish Breakfast including VAT, per room per night.
Rates to be included with:
• Breakfast to be served in our hotel main restaurant at leisure.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates in the meeting and accommodation rooms
• Complimentary use of the gymnasium
• Recommendations for restaurants and sightseeing by our Clef d’Or Concierge
• Guest computer with print facilities
To book rooms at the above discounted rates, please contact Blain Murphy directly and quote the Conference to secure.
Blain Murphy’s Contact Details:
Telephone: 0131 240 7129
Email: Blain.Murphy@ihg.com
Please note that there are only 20 rooms available at this rate. Guests will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit for the booking equaling 1 nights stay and the remaining costs will be settled on departure.
If guests are unable to attend, they must alert Blain Murphy at least 28 days before June 1st, 2025 or the full amount of the room will be debited from the card in which the deposit was paid.
