Conor Gearty (1957-2025) was a professor of Human Rights Law at the London School of Economics, as well as a barrister and a founder member of Matrix Chambers. In addition to his advocacy work, Conor advised judges, practitioners and public authorities on the implications of the Human Rights Act 1998.

He was Director of LSE’s Centre for the Study of Human Rights. His books and articles are in the field of terrorism, but also civil liberties and human rights.