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Professor Iain Scobbie holds the Chair in International Law at the University of Manchester's School of Law, where he is also Director of the Manchester International Law Centre. Previously, he served as Sir Joseph Hotung Research Professor in Law, Human Rights, and Peace Building at SOAS, University of London. He studied at the Universities of Edinburgh, Cambridge, and the Australian National University. His research focuses on international humanitarian law, international adjudication (especially the role of the International Court of Justice), and legal theory. Scobbie has held editorial roles for the European Journal of International Law's blog EJIL: Talk! and chaired committees for the Lieber Prize. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to law and justice.
- Education: Edinburgh, Cambridge, Australian National University
- Key Roles: Manchester International Law Centre Director, Former SOAS Professor
Research interests include the theoretical underpinnings of international law, the judicial function in international courts, and the interplay between humanitarian law and human rights. His publications analyze topics like self-defense doctrines, interim measures in international disputes, and resource management in contested areas like the South China Sea. Scobbie has supervised six postgraduate students and remains active in legal academia through editorial and advisory roles.
Publications highlight trends in legal theory, conflict resolution, and international institutional frameworks. His work often bridges doctrinal analysis with practical implications for global governance and dispute resolution mechanisms.
