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Bob Watt is a Visiting Professor at the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, University of Oxford (2017-2018), and a Visiting Fellow at Mansfield College. Previously, he held a Chair in Law at the University of Buckingham, and served as Head of School and Reader at the University of Essex. His expertise lies in Electoral Law, with extensive contributions to UK electoral law reforms and international human rights standards.
Education:
- Bachelor of Law and Politics, Oxford Polytechnic (First Class Honours, Linnells’ Prize for Law)
- Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL), Balliol College, Oxford (1990)
Research Interests: Bob focuses on Electoral Law, including practical applications like the Tower Hamlets election petition and EU Referendum Campaign compliance. His work emphasizes international legal comparators and human rights frameworks, notably cited in the UK Law Commission’s reform initiatives.
Professional Contributions: Authored a major Electoral Commission study, advised on electoral law during high-profile legal proceedings, and contributed to legislative reforms. His current work at Bonavero explores UK electoral law modernization through an international rights lens.
Awards: Recipient of the prestigious Linnells’ Prize for Law (1990).
Personal: Lives in Milton Keynes with his wife; has three children.
