Massimo La Torre

Massimo La Torre - University of Hull (UK)/ Universitá di Cantizano (Italy)

Massimo La Torre is a Professor in Philosophy of Law at the Law School of the University of Hull, UK, a Professor in Philosophy of Law at the Law School of Magna Graecia University in Catanzaro, Italy, and adjunct professor of the Philosophy of Law at the University of Reggio Calabria, Italy.

He is an international authority on European, Public and  Constitutional Law. Currently he is working on the idea of European Citizenship, the concept of a constitutional state, and the comparative role of defense in different legislative systems.

Dr. La Torre is the author of fifteen books and has published over 150 articles in several different languages. In addition, he is the co-director of the book series Res Publica, an associate editor of Ratio Juris and has been a member of the editorial committee of various international publications.

RESEARCH STAY AT UC3M: BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RIGHTS

PROJECT: The research proposed by Prof. La Torre deals with the most recent developments in the theory and practice of human rights and the Theory of Law in contemporary
society. The project focuses on the relationship between Law and Violence, with special emphasis on the problem of the state of exception and war.

STAY PERIOD: DEC 08 - NOV 09