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Sonia Macleod is a Senior Research Fellow in Civil Justice Systems at the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies. Her research focuses on no-fault compensation schemes, alternatives to litigation in healthcare, and policy development related to patient safety and medical device regulation. She led the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review (IMMDS), influencing healthcare policy, and contributed to the Hughes Report on valproate and pelvic mesh injuries.
- Runs an international project on no-fault compensation for COVID-19 vaccine adverse events.
- Co-authored No-Fault Approaches in the NHS (2022) and Redress Schemes for Personal Injuries (2017), widely cited in public policy debates.
Her work bridges legal, medical, and regulatory systems, emphasizing transparency and patient-centric resolution mechanisms. Recent publications analyze vaccine compensation frameworks and advocate for stronger post-marketing safety systems.
Engaged in high-impact policy reviews, including recommendations on Primodos hormonal pregnancy tests and sodium valproate. Current projects include the Swiss Re Programme for Civil Justice Systems and pathways for resolving NHS care complaints.
