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Dr Eliza Watt is a Lecturer in Law at the Department of Law and Criminology, Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Visiting Lecturer at the British Law Centre, University of Warsaw, Poland. She previously held academic positions at Middlesex University, Bournemouth University, and the University of Westminster. She earned her PhD from the University of Westminster and holds multiple LL.M. and LL.B. degrees from King's College London and the University of Westminster.
- LL.B. (Hons), University of Westminster
- LL.M., King's College London
- LL.M., University of Westminster
- PhD, University of Westminster
- Bar Vocational Course, BPP College
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy, UK
Her research centers on international law, cyber surveillance, privacy, and human rights, particularly in the context of armed conflict and digital workplace monitoring. She is the author of State Sponsored Cyber Surveillance: The Right to Privacy of Communications and International Law (Edward Elgar, 2021). Her work intersects with commercial law, environmental law, and employment law, reflecting her interdisciplinary legal expertise.
The recent articles reflect a strong focus on cyber operations, privacy rights, and international legal frameworks. Themes include state surveillance, drone warfare, data protection in conflict, and cyber norms development, with publications in NATO, UN, and EU policy contexts. Her research is highly policy-relevant and contributes to global debates on digital rights.
She has received recognition through fellowships and contributions to high-impact international projects. Notable honors include:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK
- Contributor to the UN Group of Government Experts 2015 Cyber Norms (Recommendation 13(e))
- Contributor to the European Parliament's STOA project on workplace surveillance
Dr Watt actively engages in peer review for The Oxford Journal of Legal Studies and The International Journal of Human Rights. She has secured funding from NATO CCDCOE for research on drone surveillance and privacy in armed conflict. Her knowledge exchange includes guest lectures at the National Defense University, Washington D.C., and participation in the Oxford Process on International Law in Cyberspace.
She is affiliated with several professional bodies, including the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, the Bar Council of England and Wales, the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, and the Society of Legal Scholars. Her work supports UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and strong institutions.
