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Research Focus
Billy Melo Araujo’s research interests focus in the areas of international trade law and EU external trade relations. His monograph, “The EU Deep Trade Agenda – Law and Policy” (Oxford University Press 2016), was the first comprehensive legal examination of regulatory disciplines included in EU trade agreements. He has also published multiple articles in leading peer-reviewed law journals on issues such as trade in services, trade and sustainable development and the democratic legitimacy of trade agreements.
More recently, Dr. Billy Melo Araujo’s research has focused on the trade-related dimension of Brexit. He has, in particular, written on the interplay between devolution and UK trade agreements as well as the implications of the Ireland-Northern Ireland Protocol. He is also currently co-investigator in the ESRC funded project “Governance for 'a place between': the multilevel dynamics of implementing the Protocol on Northern Ireland”.
Public engagement is an important feature of Dr. Billy Melo Araujo’s research. He has advised, on a consultancy basis, the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy on trade law related matters and provided training to the governments of Northern, Ireland, Scotland and Wales on international trade law. He has also given evidence to the International Trade Committee of the House of Commons as well as the Finance and Constitution Committee of the Scottish parliament. Finally, Dr. Billy Melo Araujo regularly publishes articles in widely read media outlets such as The Conversation and QPol.
Teaching
Current teaching: WTO Law (LLM), UK Trade Law (LLM, EU Law (JD)
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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R6532LAW: Tensions at the Fringes of the European Union - Regaining the EU's purpose
Schiek, D., Anthony, G., Dobbs, M., Galligan, Y., McGowan, L., Melo Araujo, B., Morison, J. & Phinnemore, D.
16/02/2016 → …
Project: Research
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A CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS OF ARTICLE 16 OF THE IRELAND–NORTHERN IRELAND PROTOCOL
Melo Araujo, B., 27 May 2022, (Early online date) In: International and Comparative Law Quarterly.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An analysis of the UK Government's defence of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill under international law
Melo Araujo, B., 26 Oct 2022, (Accepted) In: Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evidence submitted House of Lords European Affairs Committee inquiry: The Future of the UK-EU relationship: Evidence submitted by the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy
Melo Araujo, B., Guida, A. & Gravey, V., Nov 2022Research output: Other contribution
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Judicial Review and the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
Melo Araujo, B. & Whitten, L. C., 26 Apr 2022, Queen's University Belfast.Research output: Other contribution
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Market power Europe? Exporting EU disciplines on domestic services regulations through trade agreements
Melo Araujo, B., 07 Oct 2022, Understanding the EU as a good global actor: ambitions, values and metrics. Fahey, E., Monnet, J. & Mancini, I. (eds.). Edward Elgar, p. 53–73 (Elgar Studies in European Law and Policy).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Northern Ireland's Hybrid Trade Regime: The Relationship between the Protocol and UK FTAs
Billy Melo Araujo (Advisor)
14 Oct 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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The Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland and the Legal Status of Northern Ireland within post-Brexit UK Trade Agreements
Billy Melo Araujo (Advisor)
05 Sep 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Infringement Proceedings and Ireland Northern Ireland Protocol
Billy Melo Araujo (Invited speaker)
28 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Northern Ireland’s Hybrid Trade Regime and the Supremacy of the Ireland-Northern Ireland Protocol
Billy Melo Araujo (Invited speaker)
14 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Queen's Policy Engagement Post Brexit Clinic
Billy Melo Araujo (Contributor)
03 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press / Media
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What is the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill?
21/06/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Trump’s aluminium and steel tariffs could start a trade war no one wins - Article in Metro
02/06/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Trade deals, labour conditions and the gap between talk and action - Article in The Conversation
28/09/2017
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Fact Check: is being in the single market dependent on membership of the EU?
26/07/2017
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment