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Isra Black is an Associate Professor in Law and Vice Dean (International) at the Faculty of Laws, University College London (UCL). Isra holds a PhD in Law and Ethics from King's College London and has held academic positions at the University of York and postdoctoral roles at institutions like Karolinska Institutet and Technische Universität München. Their research bridges health law, philosophy, and medical ethics, focusing on end of life decision-making, mental capacity law, and health human rights. Isra currently serves as Joint Editor-in-Chief of Medical Law International and contributes to policy advisory roles with the UK's Arts and Humanities Research Council and the Society of Legal Scholars.
Education includes a PhD (2016) and MA in Medical Ethics and Law (2010) from King's College London, alongside degrees from the Université de Paris I (2008) and an LLB in English/French Law (2008). They are an Associate Member of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy at Western University and have held visiting fellowships at Stockholm University and Fondation Brocher, Switzerland.
Research interests emphasize theoretical frameworks for health law, including assisted death, medical treatment refusal by adolescents, and the intersection of law with philosophical ethics. Recent work addresses bioethical challenges in vaccination mandates, pandemic governance, and motivational interviewing in healthcare contexts. Isra's scholarship is informed by interdisciplinary collaborations and practical policy engagement.
Awards and recognitions include editorial leadership roles and peer review appointments, though no explicit prizes are mentioned. Their work on legal safeguards for assisted dying and pandemic-related legal issues demonstrates engagement with contemporary ethical dilemmas. Isra has advised on international regulatory frameworks and contributed to UK parliamentary consultations.
