Center for Law and the Public’s Health

About the Center

The Johns Hopkins Center for Law and the Public’s Health enhances the effectiveness and visibility of law as a tool to protect and promote the public’s health. Center faculty explore innovative uses of the law and conduct legal and empirical research in diverse areas related to public health, often working closely with policymakers and public health practitioners.

The Center also engages in education, training, collaboration, dissemination of information and the translation of research findings, and serves as a resource for practical and scholarly information about public health law.

 

In The News

Legal and Ethical Assessment Concerning Mental and Behavioral Health Preparedness

Law Center faculty member Dr. Paul Locke gives Congressional Briefing

Highlights

Selected Research Topics

Laws
Analyzing Laws
The Center empirically evaluates and analyzes the effects of public health laws. In addition, the Center analyzes emerging and innovative uses of law to protect the public's health.
Litigation
Litigation
The Center pioneered the concept that litigation can serve as a tool to protect and promote the public's health, with a focus on areas that include motor vehicle safety, alcohol policy and consumer protection.
Obesity
Obesity
The Center analyzes obesity and food policy issues, such as the use of zoning to prevent obesity and legal concerns related to food labeling.
Vaccines
Vaccines
The Center studies policies and laws related to vaccines. Center research focuses on vaccine injury compensation, health care worker immunizations and childhood immunization requirements.
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