Luke Moffett

Professor Luke Moffett at Queen's University Belfast's School of Law specializes in reparations, international humanitarian law, human rights, and transitional justice. His work bridges the gap between legal theory and practical redress for victims of armed conflict and international crimes.

• Authored 'Justice for Victims before the International Criminal Court' (Routledge 2014)
• Co-edited 'Elgar Research Handbook on Transitional Justice' (2023)
• Principal Investigator on AHRC-funded 'Reparations, Responsibility and Victimhood in Transitional Societies' project

His research focuses on:

• Reparations for war victims and post-conflict societies
• Human rights during armed conflict
• Transitional justice mechanisms
• International criminal law
• Victim participation in legal processes

Professor Moffett's recent articles examine:

• Reparations frameworks in the Central African Republic and Uganda
• Business and human rights remedies
• Truth commissions and reparations implementation
• Historical negotiated settlements like Wassenaar
• AI's role in warfare and IHL compliance

Scientific achievements:

• IALT Kevin Boyle Book Prize 2023
• QUB Student Union Most Innovative Learning Experience 2018
• Association of Law Teachers/Routledge Prize 2017
• QUB Rising Star Teaching Award 2015

Teaching roles include:

• International Criminal and Transitional Justice (UG LLB)
• International Humanitarian Law (UG LLB)
• International Human Rights Law (LLM)

Administrative positions:

• Human Rights Centre Director (2015-2020)
• Transitional Justice thematic lead (2020-2023)
• Law School Ethics Committee Chair (2015-2018)