Personal profile
Biography
Jacques Hartmann holds a PhD from Cambridge University, where he also worked as a Research Associate at the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law. He has taught international and human rights law in various capacities at universities in the UK, including Durham, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, as well as overseas. He is currently an External Lecturer at La Sabana University, Colombia. Prior to joining Dundee University, Jacques worked as a Legal Officer at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representing Denmark at diplomatic conferences and before the International Court of Justice. He has experience collaborating with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental organisations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross. He is a member of the International Law Association's Committee on the Protection of People at Sea and the Constitutional Law and Human Rights Sub-Committee of the Law Society of Scotland.
Research
Jacques’ research interests focus on general issues of public international law, particularly relating to the Arctic, security, transnational crime, and human rights. His published works address questions of international peace and security, criminal cooperation, extradition, immunity, jurisdiction, climate change, and AI. Between 2003 and 2016, he was the co-compiler of the section on state practice in the British Yearbook of International Law, published by Oxford University Press.
Teaching
Public International Law
International Criminal Law
Transnational Crime and Counter-Terrorism
International Law and Security
Human Rights
Public Law
External positions
Visiting Professor, Universidad de la Sabana
1 Jul 2014 → …
Keywords
- KZ Law of Nations
- Extradition
- Human Rights
- Immunity
- Jurisdiction
- Transnational Criminal Law
- International Law
- Public International Law
- ECHR
- European Convention on Human Rights
- European Court of Human Rights
- Climate Change
- Drones
- Artificial Intelligence
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Organisation of a Major Hybrid Conference: Just Transition and International Law
El Droubi, S. (Investigator), Hartmann, J. (Investigator) & Methven O'Brien, C. (Investigator)
Project: Research
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Risk Aware Port Inspection Drones (RAPID) (Joint with University of the West of Scotland (Lead), University of Limerick, Hamburg Port Authority, XOCEAN Limited, Fraunhofer, Revolve Water, SINTEF AS and Thales SA)
Hartmann, J. (Investigator)
COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
1/06/20 → 30/11/23
Project: Research
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Taking Surveillance Apart? Accountability and Legitimacy of Internet Surveillance and Expanded Investigatory Powers (Joint with Universities of Stirling, Edinburgh, Glasgow, University of Uppsala, Police University College Finland and Norwegian Police University College)
Fyfe, N. (Investigator), Hartmann, J. (Investigator), Mendel, J. (Investigator) & O'Neill, M. (Investigator)
1/05/17 → 14/08/20
Project: Research
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When sabotage becomes piracy: rethinking the legal protection of undersea infrastructure
Hartmann, J. (Lead / Corresponding author), Feb 2026, The British Academy. 14 p. (Global (Dis)Order)Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Coming of Age: The Adoption of 18 as the Legal Minimum Age of Marriage
Hartmann, J. & Alhasawi, R., 18 Sept 2025, In: University of Oxford Human Rights Hub Journal. p. 1-45 45 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Danske politikere kan ikke hindre Grønland i å bli en del av USA
Hartmann, J., 8 Jan 2025, Altinget.Translated title of the contribution :Danish politicians cannot prevent Greenland from becoming part of the United States Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Denmark can’t prevent Greenland from becoming part of the US: Commentary
Hartmann, J., 9 Jan 2025, Arctic Today.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Do British people want to leave the ECHR? What a decade of polls reveals
Hartmann, J., Carvalho, E. & White, S., 9 Oct 2025, The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
Open Access
Prizes
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Best Assessment Feedback Award
Hartmann, J. (Recipient), 24 Apr 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Excellence in Reviewing Award: Journal of International Economic Law
Hartmann, J. (Recipient), 3 Mar 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Innovation in Teaching
Hartmann, J. (Recipient), 11 May 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Innovation in Teaching
Hartmann, J. (Recipient), 1 May 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Society of Legal Scholars Small Projects and Events Fund Grant
Methven O'Brien, C. (Recipient), Hartmann, J. (Recipient) & El Droubi, S. (Recipient), 8 Dec 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Academic Legal Seminar
Hartmann, J. (Participant)
27 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Roundtable on the European Convention on Human Rights and Migration
Hartmann, J. (Participant)
10 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Scottish Arctic Network Conference
Hartmann, J. (Participant)
5 Mar 2026 → 6 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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A YEAR OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN INTERNATIONAL COURTS
Hartmann, J. (Participant)
31 Jan 2026 → 1 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Do British people want to leave the ECHR? What a decade of polls reveals
Hartmann, J. (Blog post author), Carvalho, E. (Blog post author) & White, S. (Blog post author)
9 Oct 2025Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - media article or participation
Press/Media
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Så sent som i august sendte Danmark reservedele til Israels kampfly [As recently as August, Denmark sent spare parts for Israel’s fighter jets]
7/10/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Vi kan (måske) bare skride fra konventionerne [We can (perhaps) just walk away from the conventions.]
16/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Udtalelse fra FN’s højeste domstol: Et vendepunkt i klimakampen [Opinion from the UN’s Highest Court: A Turning Point in the Fight Against Climate Change]
23/07/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research