Benedict Coxon

Benedict Coxon is an Honorary Research Fellow at the UWA Law School, specializing in statutory interpretation and comparative public law. He previously held academic roles at Hertford College (Oxford), the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (London), and the University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on public law issues, constitutional law, and administrative law, with a particular interest in Commonwealth jurisdictions. He has published extensively on human rights legislation, statutory interpretation frameworks, and comparative legal systems.

Research interests include the intersection of statutory interpretation principles with fundamental rights protection, especially in Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand. His work also explores the practical application of human rights acts in jurisdictions like Queensland and the United Kingdom.

Notable publications include analyses of Hong Kong's interpretive principles, Queensland's Human Rights Act implementation, and comparative studies of New Zealand and UK legal frameworks. While no awards are explicitly listed, his work demonstrates significant engagement with public law reform and legal scholarship.

No advising relationships or grants are detailed in the provided information. Coxon maintains affiliations with multiple institutions, reflecting his transnational academic contributions.