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J. Christopher McCrudden is a globally recognized legal scholar currently serving as the L. Bates Lea Global Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School and a Professor of Human Rights and Equality Law at Queen’s University Belfast. He also practices law as a barrister-at-law with Blackstone Chambers, specializing in human rights, equality, and the intersection of religion and law.
- Education
- LLB from Queen’s University Belfast
- LLM from Yale University
- DPhil and DCL from the University of Oxford
McCrudden’s research focuses on the interplay between human rights law, equality, and religious liberty, with particular emphasis on international and comparative legal frameworks. His work bridges theoretical inquiries (e.g., human dignity) with practical issues like judicial implementation of peace agreements and the role of religion in constitutional systems.
Recent publications highlight his expertise in post-conflict legal design, the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement, and the EU’s Ireland-Northern Ireland Protocol. His scholarship often intersects with legal history, constitutional law, and international economic law, reflecting his multidisciplinary approach.
- Scientific Awards
- Certificate of Merit, American Society of International Law (2008)
- Honorary LLD, Queen’s University Belfast (2006)
- Fellow, British Academy (2008)
- Member, Royal Irish Academy (2018)
McCrudden contributes to policy and academic discourse through roles such as chairing the Advisory Committee of the Institute for Advanced Studies (Wissenschaftskolleg) in Berlin, advising the European Commission on gender equality, and serving on editorial boards for journals like the Oxford Journal of Legal Studies and Journal of International Economic Law.
