معرفی
Dr. Luke Noonan is a Lecturer in Law at University College Cork (UCC), having joined the School of Law in September 2023. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor in Criminal Law at Dublin City University (2023). He holds a PhD in Law from UCC (2024), funded by the Irish Research Council, under the supervision of Dr. Catherine O'Sullivan and Dr. Darius Whelan. His research focuses on mental condition defences in criminal justice systems, particularly aligning with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Since 2024, he has been Deputy Director of the Centre for Criminal Justice and Human Rights and Co-Director of the Irish Legal Information Initiative since 2020. His work emphasizes reforming legal frameworks to protect the rights of persons with disabilities within criminal law contexts.
Education
- PhD in Law, University College Cork (2024)
- PGCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, UCC (2024)
- LLM in Law, UCC (2019)
- LLB (Hons) in Irish Law, Griffith College Cork (2009)
Research Interests
Dr. Noonan’s research explores criminal law, mental health law, human rights, and the intersection of disability rights with criminal justice. His doctoral work investigated reforms to mental condition defences under the CRPD. He advocates for non-discriminatory legal doctrines that prioritize legal capacity and dignity.
Awards
- Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Scholar (2019)
- Comyn Kelleher Tobin Graduate Bursary (2019)
Teaching and Professional Roles
He teaches Criminal Law, Mental Health Law, and Legal Research & Writing at UCC. He is a member of professional bodies including the Irish Association of Law Teachers and the Society of Legal Scholars. His committee roles include the Athena Swan Self Assessment Team and School of Law EDI initiatives.
Labs/Teams
Co-Director of the Irish Legal Information Initiative, fostering legal research and education through digital resources.
