About
Ciara Fitzpatrick is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Ulster University's School of Law and affiliated with the Social Justice Institute. Her work focuses on social security law, gender intersections in welfare administration, and legal protections against destitution. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction and social justice.
- Founded the All-Island Social Security Network (AISSN)
- Academic adviser to the Cliff Edge Coalition
- Board member of Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Network
Her research explores:
- Gendered impacts of Universal Credit
- Co-production in social security policy
- Historical and contemporary destitution jurisprudence
- Comparative social security systems in Ireland
Recent publications analyze the cost-of-living crisis, welfare conditionality, and SDG-aligned legal frameworks. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on poverty and inequality research.
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