William Staunton Memorial Prize

The William Staunton Memorial Prize was instituted in 1973 in memory of Mr William Staunton, QC, RM, a graduate of the Faculty of Law at Queen's University Belfast. The funds were provided by members of the Northern Ireland Resident Magistrates' Association. This annual prize recognizes academic excellence in criminal law. The prize is awarded to the undergraduate student in the University who has, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners, gained the highest mark in the Criminal Law module. The award is valued at approximately £50 and one prize is available per annum. The award can be made in conjunction with another award and in the event of a tie, the prize can be split between candidates. The prize is open to all students regardless of nationality who are enrolled in undergraduate law studies at Queen's University Belfast.