Daniel Fenwick

Dr. Daniel Fenwick is an Assistant Professor in the Law Department at Northumbria University, specializing in human rights law with a focus on privacy, assisted dying, and counter-terrorism policies. He holds a PhD in Law (2016) and mentors PhD students on topics like assisted suicide and extremism. His research examines intersections between legal frameworks and societal issues such as medical ethics, prisoner rights, and school security measures.

Research interests include:

• Right to privacy in family/medical contexts
• Abortion jurisprudence under the European Convention on Human Rights
• Extremism prevention strategies in educational institutions
• Legal recognition of same-sex partnerships

Notable research themes reflected in publications:

• Challenges in balancing free speech with counter-terrorism policies
• Ethical dilemmas in assisted dying provisions for incarcerated individuals
• Judicial approaches to gender-sensitive rulings

Professional activities include submissions to the Human Rights Act Reform consultations and peer-reviewed contributions to legal journals.