Author profile: Andreas Yiannaros

Dr Andreas Yiannaros is an Associate Professor in Law (The University of Law) and the author of “Legal Research, Planning and Skills: A valuable guide for your legal studies” (published in 2024). He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, the Society of Legal Scholars and various professional bodies in the UK and in Europe. He has authored numerous publications and academic journals in the areas of human rights law, freedom of movement and human rights accountability for multinational corporations. His PhD thesis explored the development of legal standards and practice in the Council of Europe for individuals who refuse to carry out military service or duties on grounds of conscience. You can find most of his publications on conscientious objection to military service on Academia.

Opinion – Rishi Sunak’s National Service Pledge and the Case Against Conscription

Andreas Yiannaros • May 28 2024 • Articles

The UK government should focus on modernising its recruitment strategies and offering flexible service options rather than reviving coercive and anachronistic practices.

Opinion – Attacks on UN Peacekeepers in Cyprus Threaten a Fragile Status Quo

Andreas Yiannaros • Aug 20 2023 • Articles

An outbreak of violence reminds observers of the troubled relationship between the two communities in Cyprus and the complexities surrounding the conflict.

Opinion – The Path Beyond Trump in US Human Rights Policies

Andreas Yiannaros • Jan 11 2021 • Articles

Biden’s election provides an opportunity for the United States to begin along the path of restoring trust in its global human rights response and influence.

Review – When Soldiers Say No

Andreas Yiannaros • Aug 28 2014 • Features

Ellner, Robinson and Whetham’s stimulating volume should encourage policy-makers and students to probe the complexity of the right to selective conscientious objection.

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