Dr. Chris Gill

Professor

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Biography

Professor Chris Gill joined the University of Glasgow in 2017, having previously served as Director of the Consumer Dispute Resolution Centre at Queen Margaret University. With a career spanning various roles in regulatory ombudsman services, including the Advertising Standards Authority and the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman, Chris is recognized for his extensive research in administrative justice and access to justice. His work is well-funded, with grants from the British Academy, ESRC, and SSHRC, and he has published widely in the fields of socio-legal studies. His methodological expertise lies in qualitative research, and he maintains a strong interest in empirical socio-legal studies. Chris has also contributed significantly to policy and practice, serving on numerous panels and committees, including the Ombudsman Association's Validation Committee. He is an Academic Fellow at the Scottish Parliament and a Senior Fellow at the University of Glasgow's Centre for Public Policy. His research interests include various aspects of public policy, regulation, and conflict resolution.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-04-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Teaching and research in socio-legal studies, focusing on administrative justice and access to justice.

Director

2012-01-01 — 2017-03-31

Consumer Dispute Resolution Centre, Queen Margaret University • Edinburgh, Scotland

Oversaw initiatives focused on consumer dispute resolution.