Meet Dr. Sorcha MacLeod: An Expert on Business Human Rights and Security
Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Copenhagen
Principal Investigator of the MERCURY Project
Dr. Sorcha MacLeod is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Copenhagen specializing in human rights and international humanitarian law issues. Her primary research interest lies in business human rights and security, particularly the human rights impacts and regulation of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs).
Dr. MacLeod currently serves as the Principal Investigator of the MERCURY Project, an interdisciplinary research project funded by the European Research Council. This project examines the role of PMSCs in international security, focusing on the need to regulate their activities in a way that respects human rights and international law.
Through her work, Dr. MacLeod has made significant contributions to the field of business human rights and security. She has published numerous articles and book chapters on topics such as the human rights obligations of PMSCs, the use of force by private actors, and the challenges of regulating PMSCs.
Dr. MacLeod is also actively involved in policy debates on these issues. She has participated in international conferences and workshops organized by the UN, the OSCE, and the ICRC. She has also advised governments and policymakers on the development of national legislation and international treaties related to PMSCs.
With her expertise and commitment to human rights, Dr. MacLeod continues to play a vital role in advancing the field of business human rights and security.
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