My brain made me do it: will neuroscience change the way we punish criminals?
May 26, 2016 01:59 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
Australian law may be on the cusp of a brain-based revolution that will reshape the way we deal with criminals. Some researchers, such as neuroscientist David Eagleman, have argued that neuroscience should radically...
We mightn't like it, but there are ethical reasons to use animals in medical research
May 26, 2016 00:09 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Science
The media regularly report impressive medical advances. However, in most cases, there is a reluctance by scientists, the universities, or research institutions they work for, and the media to mention animals used in that...
Fact Check: could someone be extradited without evidence under a European Arrest Warrant?
May 23, 2016 00:31 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
This warrant removes the presumption of innocence before guilt and leaves our nationals vulnerable to being extradited without the production of any prima facie evidence at all. Nigel Farage, leader of the UK...
Why we need to do more for the victims of online fraud and scams
May 19, 2016 05:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
As we come to the end of National Consumer Fraud Awareness Week, I cant help but reflect on my own work researching this difficult and often fraught area. Imagine if you had a close friend or relative who went online...
How reducing penalty rates will affect workers' health
May 19, 2016 05:29 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Health Business
Despite only being two weeks into an eight-week election campaign, penalty rates have already become a significant issue, with Labor so far refusing to guarantee it will keep Sunday penalty rates for hospitality and retail...
Election explainer: what are the rules governing political advertising?
May 18, 2016 07:55 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Law Business
Negative and positive advertisements were quick to hit the airwaves in the early days of the election campaign. With many more weeks to come, one might be tricked into thinking the major parties cant keep going at this...
Legal aid cuts prevent the police from being held accountable for their actions
May 17, 2016 16:40 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
Who holds the police to account for their actions? Is it just institutions, such as the Independent Police Complaints Commission, the elected police and crime commissioners, and the forces disciplinary procedures?...
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