Marie-Pierre Robert

Marie-Pierre Robert is a full professor and the current Dean of the Faculty of Law at Université de Sherbrooke. She has been a faculty member since 2007, specializing in criminal law with a focus on Canadian and international criminal law, law and religion, and rights and freedoms.

Education:

• LL.B. – Université de Montréal
• LL.M. – Université de Montréal
• D.C.L. – McGill University

Research Interests:

Her research delves into the intricate relationships between criminal law, women, and cultural and religious diversity. She examines issues such as honor crimes, the criminalization of polygamy, and the wearing of the niqab. She is particularly interested in how cultural and religious diversity intersect with legal norms in the context of criminal law.

Recent Research Trends:

Her recent publications reflect a deep engagement with the boundaries of criminal law, particularly in relation to sexual activities, incest, and the role of dignity in legal reasoning. She also explores pedagogical aspects of legal education, including the evaluation of teaching methods and the dynamics of professor-student relationships in the context of student distress.

Scientific Awards:

• Prix Minerve (2003)
• Prix P.E. Trudeau en matière de justice sociale

Advising and Grants:

She has secured numerous research grants, including funding from the Fondation du Barreau du Québec and CRSH, for projects examining the criminalization of sexual harassment, the legal and socio-religious aspects of death, and the intersection of crime, sexuality, and morality.

Labs and Teams:

She is a regular member of the Research Center on Society, Law and Religions (SoDRUS) at Université de Sherbrooke, which she co-directed from 2012 to 2015. She is also involved with the Centre communautaire juridique de l’Estrie (Aide juridique de l’Estrie), serving on its board of directors since 2019.