Socio-Legal Studies Alumni
PhD Researcher in Socio-Legal Studies (ESRC 1+3)
Law School, University of Bristol
Start date: September 2013
Graduation date: October 2019
Research topic: An IDP Right to Return? Challenges in Law and Practice
My research concerns the human rights protection of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Inspired by my time in Georgia working with non-governmental organisations and United Nations’ agencies, my research engages with the realisation of durable solutions to internal displacement, specifically a legal right to return in international law.
Research supervisors: Professor Sir Malcolm Evans, Dr Diego Acosta Arcarazo
Professional memberships/Positions held:
Teacher (LLB Law & State, Introduction to Medical Law & IFP Law), Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, University of Bristol Faculty Senate Representative
Email: ben.hudson@bristol.ac.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ben_hudson7