Personal profile
Biography
Andrew Choo is a Professor of Law and, currently, Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Law at Monash University. He joined the Faculty in January 2024 from the Law School of City, University of London, where he had been a Professor of Law since 2012 and Associate Dean (Research) over three different periods, and where he is now an Honorary Visiting Professor of Law. He has also held Professorships at the University of Warwick and Brunel University, following earlier appointments at the University of Leicester and the University of New South Wales.
Andrew is a specialist in criminal evidence and procedure. His published work has been cited in judgments in the decisions of various appellate courts, including the UK Supreme Court, the Privy Council, the Supreme Court of Canada, the High Court of Australia, the New Zealand Supreme Court and the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights.
Andrew is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences of the UK.
Research interests
Criminal evidence and procedure
Fair trial rights, with particular reference to the European Convention on Human Rights
Supervision interests
Criminal evidence and procedure
Education/Academic qualification
DPhil, University of Oxford
Award Date: 13 Jul 1991
LLB, University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Award Date: 2 May 1986
BCom, University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Award Date: 15 Apr 1986
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Evidence
Choo, A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) 7th ed. Oxford UK: Oxford University Press. 448 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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Judge, jury and delay: comparing England and Wales with Victoria, Australia
Choo, A.L.-T., Jun 2025, In: Journal of International and Comparative Law. 12, 1, p. 33-52 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Evidence
Choo, A.L.-T., 2021, 6th ed. Oxford UK: Oxford University Press. 456 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Other › peer-review
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Defining the scope of the hearsay rule in criminal cases: a comparative perspective
Choo, A.L.-T., 2020, Principles, Procedure, and Justice: Essays in honour of Adrian Zuckerman. Assy, R. & Higgins, A. (eds.). 1st ed. Oxford UK: Oxford University Press, p. 15-42 28 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Review of Evaluation of Evidence: Pre-Modern and Modern Approaches
Choo, A.L.-T., 2020, In: The Journal of Legal History. 41, 1, p. 110-114 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Short Review › Other › peer-review
Prizes
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Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Choo, A. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Election to learned society
Activities
- 1 Editorial responsibility
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The International Journal of Evidence & Proof (Journal)
Choo, A. (Editorial board member)
1996 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
Press/Media
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'Taped confession' defended by police: Law Society says judge right not to allow evidence
12/03/94
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment