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Gavin Sullivan is a Reader in International Human Rights Law at Edinburgh Law School, having joined in February 2021. He previously served as a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Kent from 2016 to 2020, and earned his PhD (cum laude) from the University of Amsterdam. His research focuses on the intersection of politics and global security law, exploring technology rights through socio-legal ethnographic methods. Gavin's research interests include international organizations and collective security, algorithmic governance, accountability in international human rights, and transnational informal law. As part of his ongoing work, he leads an interdisciplinary team examining the implications of AI-led security and data infrastructures on global governance. His recent book, 'Law List: UN Counterterrorism Sanctions and Politics of Global Security Law', published by Cambridge University Press in 2020, has earned multiple awards for its contributions to the field of international law. Additionally, Gavin has experience as a practicing solicitor in public law and international human rights, having provided pro bono representation for individuals targeted by security lists worldwide. He has also acted as an expert consultant on counterterrorism issues for various organizations, including the UN Office for Human Rights.
Edinburgh Law School • Edinburgh, Scotland
Conducting research and teaching in the field of international human rights law, focusing on the implications of technology for human rights.
University of Kent • Canterbury, England
Lectured on law topics and supervised student research.
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