Dr Hannah Russell has recently completed doctoral research at the School of Law, Queen's University Belfast entitled 'The Right to Life under Article 2 of the ECHR in light of European Conflicts'. She has also conducted research for non-governmental organisations based in Cambodia, Northern Ireland, Palestine and the Syrian Golan regarding human rights concerns. In addition, she has carried out research for the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland on disability rights and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission on poverty and human rights.