
معرفی
Trine Baumbach serves as Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Law since 2018, following prior appointments as Associate Professor (2011-2018) and Assistant Professor (2008-2011). Her academic career integrates scholarly work with practical legal experience including judicial roles at Denmark's Supreme Court and legal consultancy for the Danish Ombudsman.
Educational background:
- PhD in Law, University of Copenhagen (2008)
- LL.M. (cand.jur), University of Copenhagen (1994)
Her research centers on Criminal Law, Media Law, and Human Rights with particular focus on digital society challenges. Current investigations examine tensions between public order and press freedom, anonymous online speech regulation, and legal protections for journalistic activities in criminal investigations. This interdisciplinary approach bridges doctrinal legal analysis with real-world media practices.
Recent publications (2016-2018) reveal consistent thematic development across Criminal Law and Media Law domains, increasingly incorporating Human Rights frameworks. Key trends include analysis of chilling effects on journalism, smart technology regulation, and platform liability for user-generated content. Her work demonstrates growing engagement with European human rights jurisprudence and digital age legal adaptations.
Scientific awards: None documented in source material.
Advising and grants: No student supervision or research funding details provided in available documentation. Professional activities include conference participation such as the 2025 relaunch of the Gender Research Coordination network.
Affiliated with the Center for Business Law and Public Regulation (Center for Erhvervsret og Offentlig Regulering), her work contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives addressing regulatory challenges in contemporary legal systems.
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