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Dr. Marie Newhouse is an Associate Professor in Law, Philosophy, and Public Policy at the University of Surrey's Surrey Law School. She is currently on maternity leave in Spring 2025. Her research focuses on legal and political philosophy, particularly Kantian frameworks addressing legal obligation, legislative authority, and criminal wrongdoing. Notable projects include analyses of the necessity defense and institutional ethics, with upcoming work on civil discourse and academic freedom. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington, a J.D. (institution unspecified), and a Ph.D. in Public Policy (institution unspecified), advised by Charles Fried, Frances Kamm, and Arthur Applbaum. Dr. Newhouse frequently contributes legal analysis to BBC News, BBC World News, and BBC Breakfast.
Education
- B.A. in Political Science, University of Washington
- J.D. (institution not fully specified)
- Ph.D. in Public Policy (institution not fully specified)
Research Interests
Her work examines Kantian theories of legal obligation, criminal law, institutional corruption, and academic freedom. She critiques necessity defenses through a Kantian lens and explores how legal systems balance individual autonomy with collective moral obligations.
Teaching & Supervision
Current course: Law and Contemporary Social Issues (LAW2096). Previously taught Criminal Law, Public Law, and Equity and Trusts. Supervises PhD students focusing on law-philosophy intersections within Kantian paradigms.
Publications
Her 2023 article in the Canadian Journal of Law & Jurisprudence proposes a Kantian framework for analyzing criminal wrongdoing under necessity, emphasizing the interplay between legal obligation and moral responsibility. This work bridges gaps in theoretical coherence for hard cases involving statutory violations.
