Belinda Bennett

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Belinda Bennett is a leading legal scholar whose research sits at the intersection of health law, bioethics, and emerging technologies. Her work critically examines how legal frameworks respond to transformative scientific developments, from reproductive technologies to artificial intelligence. In her highly cited article "Recognising rights for robots: Can we? Will we? Should we?" (2020, 34 citations), Bennett tackles the pressing question of whether robots and AI should be granted legal personhood. She systematically unpacks the regulatory implications through three core inquiries: the feasibility, likelihood, and desirability of extending rights to non-human entities. This work exemplifies her broader contribution to the field—bridging theoretical legal principles with practical governance challenges. Bennett’s scholarship has been instrumental in shaping debates around the legal status of autonomous systems, and her insights are widely referenced by policymakers and technologists alike. Her ability to anticipate the ethical and legal consequences of technological change marks her as a vital voice in contemporary legal studies, making her work essential reading for anyone interested in the future of law in an increasingly automated world.