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Shane McKinder is a Teaching Professor and Associate Head (Students) at the School of Law, University of Portsmouth. He also serves as a Senior Teaching Fellow, Course Leader, and Admissions Tutor for Undergraduate Law Programmes. His research focuses on children's social care law, child protection, and alignment with international human rights obligations, particularly the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. He teaches modules such as Child and Family Law, International Family Law, Equality Law, and Legal Writing.
Education:
- Ph.D. (2023): "How can the English Approach to Children's Social Care be Reformed in Compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child?" (University of Portsmouth)
- LLB (Hons) Law with Business (2018) (University of Portsmouth)
Research Interests: Shane’s work examines UK legal frameworks for children’s social care in the context of global human rights standards. He emphasizes the UN Convention’s obligations on states to protect children from harm. His contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and equity.
External Roles: He serves as an External Examiner at the University of Cumbria from 2025 to 2029.
Teaching & Advising: He supervises extended research projects, including dissertations, and coordinates modules across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His expertise spans legal writing, research methods, and social care law.
