Yossi NehushtanView profile
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Yossi Nehushtan is a Professor of Law and Philosophy at Keele University's School of Law, where he serves as General Editor of the Keele Law Review and Co-Director of the MA in Human Rights, Globalisation and Justice. He holds degrees from Striks Law School (LLB), Hebrew University (LLM), and Oxford University (BCL, MPhil, DPhil). His research focuses on legal theory, political theory, public law, human rights, and law's intersection with religion. He has held visiting professorships and fellowships at institutions including Hebrew University, Oxford's Bonavero Institute, and the Minerva Centre for Human Rights. Notably, he secured the Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2024–2026) for his work on judicial review and democratic legitimacy. His publications critically analyze conscientious exemptions, constitutional instrumentalism, and the ethical dimensions of public law, often engaging with contemporary debates like lockdown policies and parliamentary prorogation. He advises human rights NGOs and has contributed to legal blogs on topics such as quarantine policies and Brexit constitutional challenges. Education: LLB, Striks Law School LLM, Hebrew University BCL, MPhil, DPhil, Oxford University Research interests: Legal theory, particularly judicial review and proportionality Constitutional law and human rights Law and religion, including religious exemptions and secularism Ethical dilemmas in legal decision-making Key publications focus on the theoretical foundations of conscientious objection, the limits of free expression, and constitutional design. His recent work critiques governmental pandemic measures, arguing against irrational policies influenced by public opinion. Scientific awards include the Leverhulme Fellowship and prestigious visiting fellowships, reflecting his scholarly impact. He supervises PhD students in legal theory and human rights, and his teaching spans public law, jurisprudence, and human rights law.
