Video: In this seminar titled Children and Rights to Identity at the European Court of Human Rights, Dr. Jill Marshall discussed how human rights law, particularly the European Court of Human Rights, has developed the right to personal identity under Article 8. Dr. Marshall examined the Court’s case law regarding children, focusing on how personal identity is both protected and interpreted within this legal context. Dr. Marshall also critiqued the influence of human rights law on the formation of personal identities from birth, highlighting the Court’s achievements thus far and its potential future impact. Dr. Marshall’s insights emphasized the evolving nature of the Court’s role in influencing personal identity rights and the broader implications for children’s rights under international law.
Jill Marshall, a professor of law at Royal Holloway University of London, has conducted extensive research on the intersection of law, human identity, and personal freedom. She developed the University of London’s Human Rights of Women and Jurisprudence courses and has contributed to UCL’s Gender Program. Marshall has held visiting roles at institutions in Israel, Hong Kong, and New York, and currently teaches International Human Rights Law, Jurisprudence/Philosophy of Law, and the English Legal System. In October 2024, Professor Marshall is a visiting researcher at the Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism (DIPA).