Personal profile
Biography
Darius Whelan received his BCL Degree from University College Dublin and then completed an LL.M. thesis, also at UCD, on 'The Comparative Method and Law Reform'. He was called to the Bar in 1988 and his Ph.D. was conferred by Trinity College Dublin in 2000 for a thesis on the topic 'Criminal Procedure and Mental Health'. His research interests include Mental Health Law, Employment Law and Internet Regulation. He is Director of UCC’s LLB programme. Darius is co-founder of UCC's IT Law Clinic, a board member of Sample Studios and a member of Creative Commons. He is currently President of the Irish Mental Health Lawyers Association, the members of which represent persons admitted to approved centres under the Mental Health Act 2001. My LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dariuswirl
Research Interests
Teaching Activities
UCC Futures (primary)
- Future of Health
Other research affiliations
- Centre for Criminal Justice and Human Rights
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Mental Health Acts — Perspectives from Mental Health and Law in Ireland and in Portugal
Moreira, A. L. R., Whelan, D., Colón, M. F. & Fouto, A. C., 2024, In: European Journal of Health Law. 31, 3, p. 312-335 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Criminal Procedure and Mental Health, Ph.D. Thesis, 1999, Trinity College Dublin
Whelan, D., 2023, In: SSRN Electronic Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The changing face of Capacity legislation in Ireland: Algorithms for clinicians
Murphy, V. E., Gulati, G., Whelan, D., Dunne, C. P. & Kelly, B. D., 12 Jun 2023, In: Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine. 40, 2, p. 109-113 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Mental Health Act, 2001 Toolkit
Whelan, D., Carroll, C. & Grogan, B., 2022, Mental Health Reform.Research output: Other output
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Application of the Paternalism Principle to Constitutional Rights: Mental Health Case-Law in Ireland
Whelan, D., 2021, In: European Journal of Health Law. 28, 3, p. 223-243 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Administrative Law, Fair Procedures and Judicial Review
Whelan, D. (Speaker) & Morgan , D. (Speaker)
28 Jul 2006Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Copyright Implications of the Use of ICT Materials
Crowley, L. (Speaker) & Whelan, D. (Speaker)
2003Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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31 Mar 2025 UCC recognised with prestigious Silver Athena Swan awards
Whelan, D., Mcsweeney, P., O'Halloran, J., Finnegan, N., Byrne, S., Hutch, A. & Heavin, C.
31/03/25
2 items of Media coverage
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DIGEST
Whelan, D., Murphy, J., McLaughlin, L., Hayes, B., Kelly, C. & Murphy, N.
18/11/24
1 item of Media coverage
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