Blake Martin

Blake Martin is a Lecturer in the School of Law at the University of the Witwatersrand, specializing in South African criminal law and constitutional law. He holds an LLB from the University of Free State and an LLM, and is currently a PhD candidate at Wits with a research focus on image-based sexual abuse in South African law. His work bridges traditional legal frameworks with modern challenges, particularly in human rights, digital victim protection, and constitutional dilemmas. Research interests include corporate accountability in resource-rich nations, cybercrime, and medical ethics. His recent publications explore the intersection of law with emerging societal issues such as euthanasia and digital privacy.

• Education: LLB (University of Free State), LLM

Research emphasizes practical legal solutions for contemporary challenges, including business-human rights treaties in the DRC and constitutional balancing acts in medical decision-making. His writing combines doctrinal analysis with socio-legal perspectives to address gaps in current legislation.