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Hamish Stewart is a Professor of Law at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, where he has been teaching since 1993. His primary areas of expertise include Criminal Law, Contract Law, Evidence, and Legal Theory. He teaches courses in criminal law, evidence, law economics and justice, and participates in the Moot Callaghan Competitive Program.
Professor Stewart holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard University (1989), an LL.B from the University of Toronto (1992), and a B.A. from the University of Toronto (1983). Before attending law school, he taught economics at Williams College. He clerked at the Ontario Court of Appeal in 1992-93 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1998.
His research interests focus on Contracts, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Evidence, Economic Analysis of Law, and Legal Theory. Professor Stewart's scholarly work examines the philosophical foundations of criminal law, evidence law, and constitutional rights, with particular attention to the Canadian legal context. His publications explore the relationship between legal principles and moral philosophy, the structure of criminal offenses, and the interpretation of constitutional provisions like Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on criminal justice theory, evidence law, and constitutional interpretation. Professor Stewart has made significant contributions to understanding the elements of criminal offenses, procedural rights, and the philosophical underpinnings of legal concepts like fundamental justice. His work often bridges theoretical legal philosophy with practical applications in the Canadian legal system.
Professor Stewart has received research funding for projects including:
- "Towards a normative account of criminal evidence and procedure" (2012-2019)
- "An integrative account of criminal law" (2000-2003)
- "An integrative account of criminal law" (1999-2002)
He serves as general editor of "Evidence: A Canadian Casebook" and associate editor of the "Canadian Criminal Cases." His most recent book is "Fundamental Justice, 2d ed." (2019), a treatise on Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
