Neville Cox

Professor Neville Cox is a Professor of Law and Morality at the School of Law, Trinity College Dublin. He also serves as the Registrar of the university. His expertise spans defamation law, employment law, human rights law, blasphemy law, and sports law. He has authored multiple books, including Defamation Law (2nd ed., 2022) and Employment Law in Ireland (2nd ed., 2022). His research emphasizes legal ethics, comparative law, and the intersection of law with societal norms, particularly in cases involving religious practices and free speech.

His work often addresses contentious legal topics such as blasphemy legislation, the balance between freedom of expression and religious sensitivities, and the application of human rights frameworks in diverse contexts. Recent publications analyze cases like the Charlie Hebdo controversies and the European Court of Human Rights’ approaches to veiling disputes. He has contributed extensively to Irish legal scholarship and international human rights discourse.