Luke Clements

Professor Luke Clements is the Cerebra Chair in Law and Social Justice at the University of Leeds School of Law. His research focuses on social care law, disability rights, and systemic injustice faced by marginalized groups. He previously practiced as a solicitor for over 40 years, litigating landmark cases before the European Court of Human Rights and advising on UK legislation like the Care Act 2014.

• Key roles: Chair in Law (endowed by Cerebra), Patron of Disability Law Service
• Research: Legal Entitlements and Problem-Solving (LEaP) Project, U-LEAD initiative
• Publications: Over 20 books/articles including Community Care and the Law (7th ed.) and Clustered Injustice

Advocacy includes drafting key carers' rights legislation and investigating systemic failures in social care for disabled children. Collaborates with pro bono students on projects addressing legal barriers in healthcare and education.