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Lisa Waddington is Professor of European Disability Law at Maastricht University, holding the European Disability Forum Professorship in the Department of International and European Law, Faculty of Law. She is a leading scholar in disability and equality law, with significant contributions to European and international legal frameworks.
Her research focuses on European and comparative disability law, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and non-discrimination law. She explores how legal systems can promote inclusion in education, employment, consumer rights, and criminal justice. Her work bridges theory and policy, influencing EU institutions and national practices.
Recent publications highlight trends in work-life balance under EU law, accessible consumer information, disability in emergencies, and inclusive jury participation. Her scholarship consistently emphasizes the role of reasonable accommodation and the transformative potential of the CRPD across legal domains.
Scientific recognition includes:
- ASPASIA Award from NWO (2000)
- Honorary Doctorate from Université Saint-Louis, Brussels (2023)
She has led major research projects such as the Marie Curie networks DREAM and DARE, and is a Principal Investigator in the LaW-BALANCE project. She advises the European Commission and other bodies, and has edited influential publications. She is actively involved in institutional inclusion efforts at Maastricht University, collaborating with the Diversity and Inclusion Office to support staff with disabilities.
She is affiliated with the Maastricht Centre for European Law, the Ius Commune Research School, the Maastricht Centre for Human Rights, and the Advisory Board of the Berkeley Center on Comparative Law and Anti-Discrimination Law. She has served on editorial boards of the Anti-Discrimination Law Review and the International Journal of Disability and Social Justice.
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