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Hi, I’m

Arron McArdle

Luxembourg

Summary

As an accomplished career researcher with a Ph.D. and post-doctoral credentials, I have specialized expertise in European and Human Rights law. My expertise include freedom of expression, democratic governance and a detailed understanding of electoral frameworks both on the EU and national level. My strong academic background and analytical skills equip me with a unique perspective in this field. Dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding, I am committed to contributing impactful research and insights.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

University of Luxembourg

Legal Researcher
11.2018 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Studying European human rights law and judicial and legislative approaches to hate speech at PhD and Post Doctoral level. Project lead in the study of European media regulation.

Time for Equality

Research and Writing Assistant
02.2018 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Project Managed the Implementation of the Communication and Dissemination Strategy, contribution of content for Orgs Website, advanced legal research in Human Rights Law.

A-Level Student Resource

Private Tutor, Law Applications
06.2016 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Providing examination preparation for A Level Students seeking to pursue the option of studying law at university level.

Human Rights Connected

Legal Researcher
06.2016 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Produce weekly analysis of regional Human Rights issues, write articles in collaboration with fellow Human Rights Connected team members, focused research projects on European Human Rights issues.

Education

University of Luxembourg

Ph.D. from Law
01.2023

University Overview

Achieved Outstanding Thesis Category: A Principled Judicial-Regulatory Framework Analysis of Approaches to HateSpeech under European, German, Irish and English Human Rights Law

University of Oxford
Oxford

Europaeum Scholar
01.2022

University Overview

Queen’s University Belfast

LLM from Human Rights and Criminal Justice
01.2016

University Overview

Skills

International law

Certification

Columbia University - 2016

References

References
References Available Upon Request

Publications

Publications
  • BILETA 2024 Regulating pornography from a European Human Rights perspective; positive obligations for states and the limits of regulatory action in light of ECTHR jurisprudence.
  • Irish Media Authority 2023 Policy and Human Rights law analysis of Article 28b of the Audio-Visual Media Directive 2018. Contribution published policy report of the Irish Media Authority
  • SSRN 2023 A comparative study of the Audio-Visual Media Directive 2018; An analysis of UK and Irish legal frameworks.
  • SSRN 2023 The reform of Irish Hate Speech Legislation; A Human Rights Analysis of incitement to violence or hatred and hate offences Bill 2022.

Timeline

Legal Researcher
University of Luxembourg
11.2018 - 11.2023
Research and Writing Assistant
Time for Equality
02.2018 - 05.2021
Private Tutor, Law Applications
A-Level Student Resource
06.2016 - 10.2018
Legal Researcher
Human Rights Connected
06.2016 - 10.2018
University of Luxembourg
Ph.D. from Law
University of Oxford
Europaeum Scholar
Queen’s University Belfast
LLM from Human Rights and Criminal Justice
Arron McArdle