Dr. Jeanne Snelling is an academic in the Faculty of Law, specializing in health law and the regulation of biomedical technologies. She currently serves as the Faculty of Law convenor for the Masters in Bioethics and Health Law, where she teaches a range of courses including Law and Medicine, An Introduction to Law and New Technologies, Criminal Law, and a newly introduced course, Law and the Biosciences.
Dr. Snelling’s research interests lie at the intersection of health law and the regulation of biomedical technologies, with a particular focus on reproductive rights, end-of-life legislation, and the ethical implications of emerging biotechnologies. Prior to her full-time appointment in 2021, Dr. Snelling held a joint position with the Faculty of Law and the Bioethics Centre, where she led the health law teaching initiatives within the medical school and allied health professions, and co-taught Bioethics and the Life Sciences.
Her published works include research articles on key issues in health law, including critiques of the End of Life Choice Act 2019 and the challenges surrounding abortion law reform in New Zealand. She has also explored the regulatory barriers to human embryo research and the complexities of sexual health and reproductive liberty for adults with impaired capacity.
Dr. Snelling’s academic contributions extend to edited volumes, such as Mental Capacity Law in New Zealand, where she co-authored chapters on legal capacity and supported decision-making.