University of Strathclyde

Ownership of the Living Human Body in Scots Law: Quid Iuris, Quid Ethicis?

Academic History:

2014-Present PhD

2013-2014 LLM Advocacy (Distinction)

2009-2013 LLB (Hons) 1st Class

Supervisors:

Dr Mary Neal

Professor John Blackie

Research Interests:

Medical Law, Criminal Law, Property Law

Previous Research Projects:

Jonathan Brown worked as a research observer at the Scottish Police College during Doctor Annette Robertson’s funded research project: Improving the quality of Inter-personal Encounters between the Police & Citizens: Introducing the Principles of Procedural Justice into Police Training Programmes

Peer Reviewed Publications:

• Brown, J., Scotland & the Abortion Act 1967: Historic Flaws, Contemporary Problems, [2015] Jur. Rev. Part 2, 135-151
• Brown, J., Theft, Property Rights & the Human Body – A Scottish Perspective, [2013] JMLE Vol. 1, 43-59

Book Reviews:

• Brown, J., Persons, Parts & Property: How Should We Regulate Human Tissue in the 21st Century?, [2015] Med. L. Rev. Advance Access Published 6th May 2015, doi: 10.1093/medlaw/fwv015

Conference Papers/Presentations:

• Brown, J., Scotland & the Abortion Act 1967: Historic Flaws, Contemporary Problems, [2014] (‘History Unlimited’ Interdisciplinary Seminar Series, University of Strathclyde (30/01/2014))
• Brown, J., The 21st Century Midas, [2013] (Young Scotland Programme 2013: Institute for Contemporary Scotland, North Queensferry (26/10/2013))

Non-Peer Reviewed (Journalistic) Publications:

• Brown, J., An Incessant Feeling of Dread, [2014] Scottish Review July Edition
• Brown, J., Why Finance Feared a Yes and Why it Will Fear Democratic Reform, [2014] Open Democracy (22/09/2014)

Awards/Distinctions:

• Winner of the University of Strathclyde Dean's Award (HASS 20/20 Powered by Pecha Kucha competition winner), 2014
• Winner of the University of Strathclyde Dean's Award (Runner-up, Pitch Competition), 2015
• Recipient of Arts & Humanities Research Council PhD Studentship, 2014
• Glasgow Caledonian University In-House Moot Champion, 2013
• Shortlisted & considered for the Scotland Young Thinker of the Year Award, 2013
• Invited speaker at the Institute for Contemporary Scotland’s annual awards dinner, November 2013
• Prize for Best essay in Healthcare Law & Ethics, 2012

Contact Details:

Address: Lord Hope Building, 141 St. James Road, Glasgow, G4 0LT  

Email: Jonathan.brown@strath.ac.uk

First published: 1 October 2014