Sam Boyle

Dr Sam Boyle is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), and a Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on medical law, mental health law, and legal capacity determination.

• PhD in Law, University of Queensland
• Master of Law, University of Kent

Research interests include:

• Legal capacity assessment in mental health
• Involuntary treatment ethics
• Consent frameworks in healthcare
• Compulsory mental health legislation

His recent publications analyze the legal status of second opinions in mental health treatment, capacity evaluation in voluntary assisted dying, and the implementation of international disability monitoring protocols in Australia. Boyle's work often bridges healthcare practice with legal reform, emphasizing procedural fairness and patient autonomy.

Professional activities:

• Admitted Solicitor in Queensland
• Former lecturer at University of Queensland and University of Kent
• Current teaching units: Health Law, Medical Ethics, and Legal Research
• Active contributor to mental health tribunal research