Dr Sarah Nason

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Dr Sarah Nason

Dr Sarah Nason has a BA Law 1st Class from the University of Cambridge and a PhD Laws from University College London. Her research interests are in public law and human rights, administrative justice, social welfare law, devolution, comparative public law, jurisprudence (legal philosophy), access to justice, and legal technology including AI. Sarah is a member of the editorial board of the journal Public Law, and co-author of the journal's Current Survey. She is a member of the Wales Advisory Committee to the England and Wales Law Commission, an Executive Committee member of Public Law Wales, and a Board Member of the Legal Wales Foundation. Sarah is also Co-Chair of the Great Britain and Ireland Chapter of the International Society of Public Law ICON-S. Sarah's research has been funded by the ESRC, by UK and Welsh Governments, the British Academy, the Nuffield Foundation, and the Society of Legal Scholars. Sarah welcomes PhD supervision in any of her research areas.聽

Currently Teaching聽

Undergraduate

SXL1110/2210 - Public Law (Co-Module Leader)

SXL2135/3135 - Law, Justice and Rights (Co-Module Leader)

SXL2202/3202 - Law and Technology (Module Leader)

SXL2203/3203/3205 - Practical, Professional Skills (Co-Module Leader)

SXL1202/2201 - Law, Justice and Procedure (Lecturer)

SXL3113 - Dissertation (Supervision)

Postgraduate

SXL4009/4109 - Legal Research Methods

SXL4300/4301 - Dissertation聽

I am willing to supervise a PhD

2026

  • Published
    Nason, S., Whitmore, C., Hoffman , S., Jones, E., Afzal, N. (Contributor), Davies, R. (Contributor), Kakoullis, E. & Zalesinska, A. (Contributor), 27 Mar 2026, Welsh Government. 128 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Commissioned report 鈥� peer-review

2025

  • Published
    Ogbonda, G., Nason, S., Roberts, J. C. & Butcher, P., 24 Jul 2025.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Poster 鈥� peer-review
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    Edwards, L. & Nason, S., 13 Nov 2025, Controlling the Administrative State: Essays in Honour of Matthew Groves. Aronson, M. & Weeks, G. (eds.). Bloomsbury, 31 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., Butcher, P. (Contributor), Closs-Davies, S. & Jasny, L., 31 Jan 2025, 黑料不打烊, British Academy & Nuffield Foundation . 90 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Other report 鈥� peer-review

2024

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    Nason, S. & Hutcheon, D., 6 Nov 2024, In: The Welsh Agenda. 73, 8 p., 16.
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
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    Nason, S., 26 Jan 2024, Supperstone, Goudie & Walker: Judicial Review Seventh edition. Fenwick, H. (ed.). 7 ed. LexisNexis Butterworths, 18 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., Hutcheon, D., Macaulay, B., Natalini, D. & Currie, M., 24 Sept 2024, Glasgow Caledonian University, British Academy, Nuffield Foundation. 37 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Other report 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., Hutcheon, D., Macaulay, B., Currie, M. & Natalini, D., 24 Sept 2024, Glasgow Caledonian University, British Academy, Nuffield Foundation. 38 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Other report 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., Hutcheon , D., Macaulay, B., Currie , M. & Natalini, D., 24 Sept 2024, Glasgow Caledonian University, British Academy, Nuffield Foundation. 35 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Other report 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., Hutcheon, D., Macaulay, B., Natalini, D. & Currie, M., 24 Sept 2024, Glasgow Caledonian University, British Academy, Nuffield Foundation. 137 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Other report 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., Hutcheon, D., Macaulay, B., Currie, M. & Natalini, D., 24 Sept 2024, Glasgow Caledonian University, British Academy, Nuffield Foundation. 34 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Other report 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., Butcher, P., Closs-Davies, S., Jasny, L., Hughes, S. (Contributor), Martikke, S., Osifo , F. (Contributor) & Poole , L., 30 Sept 2024, 黑料不打烊, British Academy & Nuffield Foundation . 77 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Other report 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S. & Pritchard, H., 3 Oct 2024, Administrative Tribunals in the Common Law World . Thomson, S., Groves, M. & Weeks, G. (eds.). Oxford : Bloomsbury, 29 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review

2023

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    Nason, S. & Arat, N., 1 Mar 2023, Council of Europe. 92 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Commissioned report 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., 27 Jul 2023, Codification of Administrative Law: A Comparative Study on the Legal Basis of Administrative Law. Uhlmann, F. (ed.). Bloomsbury
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review
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    Bell, J. & Nason, S., 10 Feb 2023, Research Handbook on Administrative Law. Edward Elgar, p. 115-136
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., 22 Sept 2023, Researching Public Law in Common Law Systems. Daly , P. & Tomlinson, J. (eds.). Edward Elgar, p. 207-230 15 p. (Elgar Studies in Legal Research Matters).
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review

2022

  • Published
    Roberts, J. C., Butcher, P., Sherlock, A. & Nason, S., Jan 2022, In: IEEE Transactions on visualization and computer graphics. 28, 1, p. 518-528 11 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., 31 Oct 2022, In: International Journal of Clinical Legal Education . 29, 2
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., 2 Sept 2022, Social Science Research Network (SSRN).
    Research output: Working paper
  • Published
    Nason, S. & Edwards, L., 1 Apr 2022, In: Public Law. 2022, 4, p. 224-244
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., Feb 2022, The Methodology of Constitutional Theory . Kyritsis, D. & Lakin, S. (eds.). Bloomsbury, 29 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review

2021

  • Published
    Nason, S., 18 Oct 2021, Judicial Review of Administration in Europe . Della Cananea, G. & Andenas, M. (eds.). Oxford: OUP, 24 p. (The Common Core of European Administrative Laws).
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review
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    Nason, S., Mar 2021, Senedd Cymru. 40 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Commissioned report
  • Published
    Nason, S., Sept 2021, Oxford Handbook of Administrative Justice . Hertogh, M., Kirkham, R., Thomas, R. & Tomlinson, J. (eds.). Oxford: OUP, 35 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., 25 Feb 2021, Executive Decision-Making and the Courts : Revisiting the Origins of Modern Judicial Review. Arvind, T., Stirton, L., Kirkham, R. & Mac S铆thigh, D. (eds.). Bloomsbury, 22 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S. & Edwards, L., Apr 2021, Prifysgol 黑料不打烊. 42 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Other report 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., Hoffman , S., Beacock , R. & Hicks , E., 26 Aug 2021, Welsh Government. 165 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Commissioned report 鈥� peer-review

2020

  • Published
    Nason, S. & Pritchard, H., 24 Apr 2020, In: Australian Journal of Administrative Law . 26, 4, 35 p., 3.
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S. & Pritchard, H., Nov 2020, In: Journal of Law and Society. 47, S2, p. 262-281
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., Jun 2020, In: European Public Law . 26, 2, p. 391-420 24 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S. & Taylor, H., 31 Oct 2020, In: Journal of Housing Law. 23, 5, p. 97-103
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., May 2020, In: Edinburgh Law Review. 24, 2, p. 297-304 7 p.
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., Sherlock, A., Pritchard, H. & Taylor, H., Mar 2020, Prifysgol 黑料不打烊. 118 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Other report 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., Sherlock, A., Taylor, H. & Pritchard, H., Mar 2020, Prifysgol 黑料不打烊. 99 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Other report
  • Published
    Nason, S., Sherlock, A., Taylor, H. & Pritchard, H., Mar 2020, Prifysgol 黑料不打烊. 74 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Other report 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S., 11 Sept 2020, Good Administration and the Council of Europe: Law, Principles and Effectiveness. Andrijauskait臈, A. & Stelkens, U. (eds.). Oxford: OUP, 56 p.
    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review

2019

  • Published
    Nason, S., 10 Oct 2019, In: Public Law. 2019, p. 703-723
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

2018

  • Published
    Nason, S., Dec 2018, Prifysgol 黑料不打烊.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Other report

2017

  • Published
    Nason, S., 14 Feb 2017, In: Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law. 39, 1, p. 115-135
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S. (Editor), 9 Aug 2017, Cardiff: Universiy of Wales Press. 448 p. (Public Law of Wales )
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Book 鈥� peer-review

2016

  • Published
    Nason, S., 1 Dec 2016, Oxford: Hart Publishing. 256 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Book 鈥� peer-review

2015

  • Published
    Nason, S., Nov 2015, Prifysgol 黑料不打烊.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Commissioned report
  • Published
    Nason, S., Nov 2015, Prifysgol 黑料不打烊. 126 p.
    Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Commissioned report

2014

  • Published
    Nason, S. M., 1 Sept 2014, In: Judicial Review. 19, 3, p. 188-199
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

2013

  • Published
    Nason, S. & Sunkin, M., 1 Mar 2013, In: The Modern Law Review. 76, 2, p. 223-253
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

2012

  • Published
    Nason, S. M., 1 Jan 2012, In: Nottingham Law Journal. 12, p. 1-25
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

2011

  • Published
    Nason, S. M., 26 Feb 2011.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper
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    Nason, S. M., 1 Sept 2011, In: Ratio Juris. 26, 3, p. 430-455
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

2010

  • Published
    Nason, S. M., Hardy, D. & Sunkin, M., 1 Sept 2010, In: Judicial Review. 15, 3, p. 220-227
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review

2009

  • Published
    Nason, S. M., 1 Jan 2009, In: Law and Justice. 163, 2, p. 156
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Book/Film/Article review 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S. M., 1 Mar 2009, In: Judicial Review. 14, 1, p. 1-5
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S. M., 9 Sept 2009.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper
  • Published
    Nason, S. M., 1 Jul 2009, In: Public Law. 3, p. 440-452
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S. M., 1 Jan 2009, In: Australian Journal of Legal Philosophy. 34, p. 193-220
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S. M., 23 Jul 2009.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper

2008

  • Published
    Nason, S. M., 1 Jan 2008, In: King's Law Journal. 19, 2, p. 391-401
    Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
  • Published
    Nason, S. M., 12 Dec 2008.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper
  • Published
    Nason, S. M., 12 May 2008.
    Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper

2025

  • Last evening, students at 黑料不打烊 had the pleasure of hearing from Joe Egan, an experienced legal professional who shared his personal journey in law and pre-law openly and engagingly. The talk was jointly organised by the Law School at 黑料不打烊 and the Confucius Institute, following a recommendation from Mike Blyth, and offered students a welcoming space to learn from real experience.

    Drawing on a rich and varied legal career, including his time as President of the Law Society, Joe spoke honestly about the challenges and opportunities of studying law, building a career, and finding direction within the profession. He shared practical insights into the realities of legal life and offered clear guidance grounded in experience. Key messages included the importance of meeting people, treating everyone with equal respect in order to build a strong client base, and developing resilience when facing difficult clients, challenging judges, and professional setbacks. He emphasised that failure is part of the journey, but persistence is essential, encouraging students never to give up.

    Students found the session particularly helpful for its clear, practical advice on decision-making, resilience, and how to make the most of their time at university. Thoughtful, encouraging, and inspiring, the talk gave students a clearer sense of possible career pathways and the confidence to take their next steps with purpose and clarity.

    The session concluded with an active question-and-answer discussion, where students asked thoughtful and considered questions about career choices, professional development, and life beyond university. This exchange added real depth to the evening, allowing students to connect more personally with the speaker and reflect on how his experiences might inform their own future journeys.

    12 Dec 2025

    Activity: Types of Business and Community - Hosting of external, non-academic visitor (Organiser)

2022

  • Project description: During the pandemic, the UK awarded numerous public contracts to large companies exceeding 拢30.2 billion, via emergency procurement decisions. In the same period many SMEs, including those in Wales, seemingly lost out on these opportunities. Immediate analysis as to the reasons for this is required, particularly given Wales is disproportionately reliant on SMEs to sustain its economy. We will investigate the impact of Welsh public bodies' emergency procurement decision-making on SMEs' ability to achieve sustainability.

    Funding awarded through the 黑料不打烊 Innovation and Impact Award (Research Wales Innovation Funding). Value = 拢9579

    1 Apr 2022 鈥� 31 Mar 2023

    Activity: Other (Contributor)

  • 01/05/2022 鈥� 15/08/2024 (Finished)

  • 01/05/2022 鈥� 29/11/2025 (Finished)

  • 01/06/2021 鈥� 19/08/2023 (Finished)

  • 31/08/2020 鈥� 01/08/2022 (Finished)

  • 16/01/2020 鈥� 28/02/2021 (Finished)

  • 01/09/2018 鈥� 30/11/2020 (Finished)

  • 01/01/2015 鈥� 05/08/2016 (Finished)

  • 01/03/2010 鈥� 30/09/2011 (Finished)

  • 01/06/2009 鈥� 17/02/2010 (Finished)