Susie Alegre

Susie Alegre is a prominent international human rights lawyer, author, and Deputy High Court Judge in England and Wales.13 She was appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge in October 2021, sitting in the Queen's Bench Division for a minimum of around 30 days a year.1 In this role, she hears complex cases that would otherwise be undertaken by High Court Judges.1

Alegre's expertise spans several areas:

1. Legal Career: She is a barrister and Associate at Garden Court Chambers, specializing in digital rights and AI.6 She has over 25 years of experience working on human rights and accountability issues worldwide.5

2. International Work: Alegre has worked for international organizations, including the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe as an adviser on human rights and counter-terrorism, and the European Union on combating corruption in East Africa.5

3. Oversight Roles: She is currently a member of the Commission for Control of Interpol's Files, overseeing Interpol's red notice system.4 She also served as the Interception of Communications Commissioner for the Isle of Man from 2014 to 2022.4

4. Author: Alegre has written two notable books:

   • "Freedom to Think" (2022), which was named an FT Book of the Year 2022 and shortlisted for The RSL Christopher Bland Prize 2023.5
   • "Human Rights, Robot Wrongs" (2024), exploring the impact of AI on fundamental human rights.5

5. Academic Background: She holds an MA Hons in French and Philosophy, as well as a Masters and PhD in International Human Rights Law.5

6. Media Presence: Alegre is a regular contributor to various media outlets, including TIME Magazine, City AM, The Irish Times, Sydney Morning Herald, BBC Radio 4, and Sky News.5

Recently, in January 2024, Susie Alegre joined Garden Court Chambers as an associate tenant2, further expanding her professional network and legal practice.