Jonathan Bishop is a distinguished expert in Internet, Multimedia, and Applied Sciences, whose interdisciplinary expertise spans legal scholarship, digital forensics, and technology policy. In 2025, he was honoured with the Lawyer Monthly Expert Witness Award, recognising over a decade of pioneering work in cyberlaw and online harms.
Academic and Professional Formation
Jonathan holds a robust portfolio of academic qualifications reflecting his multifaceted approach to digital issues. He earned a BSc (Hons) in Multimedia Studies (2002), an MSc in E-Learning (2004), and an LLM in European Union Law (2007) from the University of South Wales. He later completed an MScEcon in Information Systems at Aberystwyth University (2011), a PGCE at Cardiff University (2017), and an MBA at the University of Gloucestershire (2018).
He is a Fellow of several leading institutions, including BCS The Chartered Institute for IT; CILIP; the Institute of Leadership; InstAM; and the National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP), showcasing his combined technical, managerial, and legal expertise.
Expert Witness Practice and Legal Impact
Since 2011, Jonathan has been a national authority in cyberlaw disputes, particularly those involving trolling, multimedia evidence, and online harms. He is instructed in criminal defence and civil claims, specialising in high-conflict, reputational, and psychological injury cases.
He has shaped digital justice in the UK, influencing legal standards on courtroom photography and charity governance, and helping refine laws around online behaviour and regulatory oversight.
Institutional Roles and Service
Jonathan is a self-employed lawyer through Celyn Chambers and In-House Counsel to Crocels, focusing on legal matters across media, education, and community empowerment. He also lectures part-time in law at the University of Gloucestershire.
His commitment to public service includes serving as an elected official on four local councils (20032024). Notably, he proposed and secured the creation of a postgraduate law centre at Glamorgan Law School to widen access to legal education.
Scholarship and Publications
Jonathan has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed and policy-influencing publications. Key works include:
His research spans digital addiction, data misuse, and cyberconstitutionalism. He is a frequent speaker at national and international events and is recognised as a thought leader in digital jurisprudence.
Professional Recognition and Ethos
Jonathan's contributions have earned numerous accolades, including:
His ethos blends Christian values, civic responsibility, and academic rigour. His motto-"If you study and prepare, then success will follow"-reflects a lifelong learning philosophy, enriched by family sayings like "A city on a hill cannot be hid" and "Fame outlasts wealth."
