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Claire Simmons is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of International Affairs, Faculty for the Study of Leadership, Security and Warfare, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and a Visiting Fellow at the Human Rights Centre and Essex Armed Conflict and Crisis Hub, University of Essex. She earned her PhD in International Humanitarian Law from the University of Essex in 2021, following an LL.M in International Human Rights Law and Humanitarian Law and a BA in Politics and Human Rights from the same institution.
- Current affiliations: Senior Lecturer (Sandhurst), Visiting Fellow (Essex Law School)
- Ranks: Senior Lecturer, Fellow
- Education: PhD (2021), LL.M, BA (all University of Essex)
Research Interests:
Her work focuses on International Humanitarian Law, Military Justice, and International Criminal Law, with specific emphasis on investigation impartiality in conflict zones, refugee law, and human rights compliance. Her publications and conference presentations address accountability mechanisms in armed conflict, civilian protection frameworks, and legal standards for military jurisdiction.
Notable trends in publications:
• 2024 book on military investigation independence
• 2023 reports on environmental harm and displacement in conflict
• Recurring themes: accountability, IHL compliance, and justice for civilians
Awards and Affiliations:
• Fellow of the Human Rights Centre
• Fellow of the Essex Armed Conflict and Crisis Hub
Professional Activities:
She has presented at the 14th Annual Minerva/ICRC Conference, Oxford Transitional Justice Research Group, and the UNHCR/GAIN 70th anniversary event. Her work includes collaborative projects with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Geneva Academy.
