معرفی
Birju Kotecha is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University's Law Department, affiliated with Northumbria Law School. Currently on academic career break, he practices as a Barrister at Trinity Chambers, focusing on Employment, Housing, and Business Law. He holds a PhD in Law from Northumbria University, an MA in Politics from the University of Manchester, and a PGCE from the University of Leicester.
Education:
- LLB (Hons), Newcastle University
- PhD in Law, Northumbria University
- PGCE, University of Leicester
- MA in Politics, University of Manchester
His research centers on international criminal law, including topics like judicial legitimacy, legal rhetoric, and the impact of misinformation on international justice. He has published in journals such as the Leiden Journal of International Law and the Journal of International Criminal Justice. Notable works include co-editing a 2022 journal issue on misinformation's influence on international criminal justice.
Research Trends in Articles: His recent works analyze the International Criminal Court's operational challenges, societal perceptions of legal institutions, and the evolving role of public relations in global justice systems. Themes include procedural justice, judicial selectivity, and the tension between legal rhetoric and practical outcomes.
Awards and Recognition:
- Middle Temple Scholarship (2019)
- Sir Joseph Cantley Memorial Scholarship
- Member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Advising and External Roles: He served as Admissions Tutor for the Bar Course, chaired the Scholarship Committee, and acted as an External Examiner for the Bar Standards Board. Currently, he chairs the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Fitness to Practise Committee and serves as a Lay Member for the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with Trinity Chambers and academic networks at Northumbria University, focusing on interdisciplinary legal research and policy advocacy.
