Jill Stavert

Professor Jill Stavert is affiliated with Edinburgh Napier University's School of Health and Social Care, focusing on Human Rights Law, Mental Health Legislation, and Legal Capacity issues. Her research explores intersections between Disability Rights, Psychiatric Coercion, and Supported Decision-Making under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

• Lead researcher on Scottish Mental Health Law Review
• Co-investigator for Australian Research Council project on Mental Health Law Human Rights Assessment (2025-2027)
• Principal contributor to Scottish Government reports on Health and Social Care during the pandemic

Her publications analyze European psychiatric practices, capacity law reforms, and advance mental health statements across clinical and legal contexts. Current projects examine disability rights implementation and career guidance for dementia patients. Despite extensive collaborations, specific student advisees aren't listed in available records.