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Samantha Holmes is a Research Fellow and the Coordinator of the Generating Respect Hub at the Centre for Applied Human Rights (CAHR), University of York. She joined CAHR in September 2023 and is also a researcher for the Beyond Compliance Consortium and the Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict.
Her educational background includes:
- LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice with distinction from the University of York
- LLB from Queen Mary University of London
Samantha's research focuses on Armed Conflict and Human Rights, particularly the experience of children in war zones and accountability mechanisms. She investigates Lawfare, including Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) that target human rights defenders. Her work also addresses Mental Health impacts of conflict and critiques the over-reliance on 'resilience' in human rights practice. Additionally, she specializes in Southeast Asian Human Rights, with attention to Cambodia and Myanmar.
Her recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on children's rights in armed conflict, as seen in her contributions to the UN's 'list of shame' and recommendations for the Secretary-General's report. She also critically examines lese majeste laws in Southeast Asia and the weaponization of law against free expression, highlighting the intersection of lawfare and human rights advocacy.
Her notable awards include:
- CAHR Scholarship for 2022/23
- Sam Pegram Human Rights Placement Award (2023)
- Prize for highest graded LLM dissertation across York Law School (2024)
- Prize for graduating with the highest LLM average grade (2024)
Samantha Holmes is actively involved in research projects including the Beyond Compliance Consortium and the Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, but no specific grants or student advising roles are detailed in the provided information.
She coordinates the Generating Respect Hub, which focuses on enhancing norms compliance in armed conflict, and is part of the Centre for Applied Human Rights at the University of York.
