The UK's online porn crackdown could harm young people more than it helps
Jul 25, 2017 05:20 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
Wont somebody please think of the children!? The UK government seems to be using this catchphrase from The Simpsons as the basis for its proposed new pornography laws. Its recently announced plan to force pornographic...
MasterCard survives £14 billion class action but more could follow
Jul 24, 2017 13:59 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
Convenience often comes at a cost. As consumers, many of us are resigned to seeing a surcharge or processing fee on goods and services when we pay by credit or debit card. At present, it is lawful for businesses to charge...
We need more than just laws to ensure responsible alcohol service
Jul 18, 2017 14:07 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
Australian law prohibits the sale of alcohol to drunk people. Despite the shifting sands of alcohol policy, Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) legislation has remained a stalwart figure. In Australia, RSA imposes...
Gender makes a world of difference for safety on public transport
Jul 18, 2017 12:44 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
Urban environments are not gender-neutral. Architects and urban designers are increasingly seeking to understand how gender-sensitive design can combat the spatial inequities faced by those who identify as women and girls...
The real costs of cheap surveillance
Jul 18, 2017 12:30 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology Law
Surveillance used to be expensive. Even just a few years ago, tailing a persons movements around the clock required rotating shifts of personnel devoted full-time to the task. Not any more, though. Governments can track...
Could talking help tackle organised crime?
Jul 18, 2017 12:10 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
Organised criminals are often portrayed in media and popular culture as ruthless, violent and intent on making money at all costs. Think The Godfather, or the Kray twins. But these stereotypes are unhelpful and often dont...
Australia's planned decryption law would weaken cybersecurity
Jul 14, 2017 13:16 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law Technology
The Australian government plans to introduce new laws forcing companies such as Google and Facebook to de-crypt messages in the name of fighting terrorism and other crimes. But the move will have serious implications for...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects