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Prof Tom Hickman is a Professor of Public Law at University College London's Faculty of Laws and a practising barrister at Blackstone Chambers as King's Counsel. He has held his academic position since October 2013 and has been Standing Counsel to the Investigatory Powers Commissioner since 2017. His expertise spans constitutional law, administrative law, human rights, national security law, and legal history.
Education:
- MA, University of Cambridge (1996–1999)
- PhD, Cambridge University (1999–2003)
- LLM, University of Toronto (2005)
- Barrister at Law, City University, London (2003–2004)
Research & Contributions: Tom’s work focuses on public law reform, judicial review accessibility, and the intersection of national security with human rights. His notable publications include Public Law After the Human Rights Act (2010) and co-authored Human Rights: Judicial Protection in the UK (2008). He has provided pivotal legal commentary on Brexit’s Article 50 process and emergency powers during the 2020 pandemic. His evidence to parliamentary committees and international courts (e.g., oral testimony at Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court in 2020) underscores his global influence.
Awards:
- 2016 Sutherland Prize for Legal History (American Society of Legal History)
- Inner Temple Book Prize 2008–11 (New Author)
Engagement: Tom blogs on the UK Constitutional Law Group Blog and contributed to the Independent Commission on UK Public Health Powers (2024 report). His work bridges academia and practice, influencing legal frameworks on surveillance, emergency governance, and human rights protections.
