As Brexit dominates news, Investigatory Powers Bill sneaks in under the radar
Jul 03, 2016 02:58 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
Days after Britain and the world reeled from the result of the referendum on Britains membership of the European Union, its back to business as usual for the House of Lords. This week the Investigatory Powers Bill was...
Seven steps to reboot the fight against doping in sport
Jul 03, 2016 02:07 am UTC| Insights & Views Sports Law
The disqualification of Russia from the Rio Olympics appears to be a triumph for anti-doping. The World Anti-Doping Agencys independent commission produced enough evidence to justify support for a ban from the...
Can we predict who will become mass shooters?
Jul 01, 2016 23:50 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
The Orlando nightclub attack on June 12 was among the deadliest in American history, and it was the 133rd mass shooting to take place in the United States in 2016 alone. In the aftermath of the shooting, there has been...
Does Brexit mean plain sailing for UK fishermen ... or stormy waters?
Jul 01, 2016 12:14 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
The clash on the River Thames outside Westminster between Nigel Farages flotilla of fishing boats and Bob Geldofs Remain ship was one of the EU referendums defining images. But fishing has long been at the centre of UK...
Corporate deception: where do we draw the line on lying at work?
Jul 01, 2016 12:04 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law Business
Lying is part of everyday life and has been since humans first interacted. Consequently, deception has been a focus for ethical and philosophical debates for many centuries. There have been those who have perceived all...
Amid Brexit chaos, the government pushes ahead with plans to privatise the Land Registry
Jun 30, 2016 14:40 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law Politics Real Estate
Its a busy time in UK politics; the nation is still getting to grips with the fallout from Brexit, both major parties are facing bitter leadership contests, and the union is looking more fragile than ever. Yet amid this...
Why TTIP will live on – but not in the EU
Jun 30, 2016 13:21 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership also known as TTIP could be the next casualty in the Brexit fallout. But not in the way you might expect. The controversial trade agreement between the EU and United...
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