Ursula Smartt

Ursula Smartt is an Associate Professor of Law and Criminology at Northeastern University London, specializing in media law, entertainment law, criminal justice, and prison reform.[2][4] Originally from North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany, she moved to the UK at 17, worked as a teacher and radio host, and became a magistrate (JP) while authoring books on media law and serving as a consultant internationally.[1][3] She holds visiting positions at institutions like the Max Planck Institute and Leeds Beckett University, and is recognized for her expertise in fake news, social media, and public fear of crime.[2][3]