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A year in review: What progress has been made in relation to corporate criminal liability in the UK? (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Johnson, D. (2023, December). A year in review: What progress has been made in relation to corporate criminal liability in the UK?. Paper presented at White Collar Crime - Challenges and Solutions, Online

This paper will examine how the UKs approach towards corporate criminal liability has evolved since the publication of the Law Commission Options paper in June 2022. Corporate crime is a significant challenge for society, it causes harm to citizens,... Read More about A year in review: What progress has been made in relation to corporate criminal liability in the UK?.

Autistic and accused: A critical discussion of contemporary challenges to fair and effective criminal proceedings for autistic suspects and defendants (2023)
Journal Article
Smith, T. (2023). Autistic and accused: A critical discussion of contemporary challenges to fair and effective criminal proceedings for autistic suspects and defendants. Criminal Law Review -London-, 43-64

Examines the challenges facing autistic people suspected, accused or convicted of crime from a socio-legal perspective. Discusses problematic legal procedures from initial contact with the police, pre-trial custodial interaction to trials and sentenc... Read More about Autistic and accused: A critical discussion of contemporary challenges to fair and effective criminal proceedings for autistic suspects and defendants.

Exposing equality law as it relates to Deaf people: Developing Deaf Legal Theory (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Wilks, R. (2023, November). Exposing equality law as it relates to Deaf people: Developing Deaf Legal Theory. Presented at Festival of Change Alumni Events, University of Leicester, Leicester

Bryan and Emery (2014) argue that for 'Deaf jurisprudence' to develop, the current underpinnings of law that are based on incomplete assumptions need to be exposed and to do so, Deaf Legal Theory needs to be applied to particular aspects of the law.... Read More about Exposing equality law as it relates to Deaf people: Developing Deaf Legal Theory.

International humanitarian law and healthcare (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Quenivet, N. (2023, November). International humanitarian law and healthcare. Presented at Bristol Global Emergency Care Conference, Bristol

After a brief overview of the key principles of international humanitarian law (IHL), this presentation focuses on the protection offered by IHL to medical personnel and medical units. The concepts of 'medical personnel' and 'medical units' are defin... Read More about International humanitarian law and healthcare.

Architects of change: Considering your impact, identity and inclusion (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Wilks, R. (2023, November). Architects of change: Considering your impact, identity and inclusion. Presented at South West Doctoral Training Partnership Annual Conference, Bailbrook House Hotel, Bath

"Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." At this keynote lecture at the South West Doctoral Training Partnership's annual conference, Rob Wilks considers our role as 'architects... Read More about Architects of change: Considering your impact, identity and inclusion.

Regulating armed drone swarms under international law (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Pollard, M. (2023, November). Regulating armed drone swarms under international law. Paper presented at New Technologies and International Law, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic

One of the most controversial military systems currently under development today are autonomous weapons systems (AWS). Indeed, many states are urging the United Nations to prohibit AWS by way of a specific treaty. The term AWS is, nevertheless, somew... Read More about Regulating armed drone swarms under international law.

The AU free movement protocol: Challenges in its implementation (2023)
Journal Article
Chime, I. P., Nwosu, E., Onyeabor, E., Ajibo, C. .., Richards, N. U., Nwodo, F., & Nwafor, N. .. (2024). The AU free movement protocol: Challenges in its implementation. Journal of African Law, 68(1), 3 - 17. https://doi.org/10.1017/S002185532300030X

One of the major pillars of the African Union is the integration of peoples and the ability for them to move freely from one member country to another, with the right to reside and practise their trade or profession. This aspect of integration found... Read More about The AU free movement protocol: Challenges in its implementation.

Dismantling resource sovereignty in the context of the right to a healthy environment (2023)
Book Chapter
Razzaque, J. (in press). Dismantling resource sovereignty in the context of the right to a healthy environment. In Order and Disorder in Geopolitics and Global Governance (161-181). Nomos

Resource sovereignty indicates the rights of the states to explore, develop and dispose of their natural resources and is set out in the UNGA Resolution 1803 which declares unequivocally that “[t]he right of peoples and nations to permanent sovereign... Read More about Dismantling resource sovereignty in the context of the right to a healthy environment.

Mitigating financial crime risks in hedge funds: Strategies for compliance and safeguarding investor trust (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Johnson, D. (2023, November). Mitigating financial crime risks in hedge funds: Strategies for compliance and safeguarding investor trust. Paper presented at HFM EU Legal Summit, Sopwell House, St Albans

Financial crime presents a significant challenge for asset managers, requiring them to be vigilant and proactive in combating illicit activities. This session provides an overview of financial crime in the context of asset management, highlighting it... Read More about Mitigating financial crime risks in hedge funds: Strategies for compliance and safeguarding investor trust.

R2P - Whose responsibility - Whose protection? A gender perspective (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Quenivet, N. (2023, November). R2P - Whose responsibility - Whose protection? A gender perspective. Presented at Responsibility to Protect and Humanitarian Interventions - Military Force in the Name of Human Rights, Hannover, Germany

The keynote speech starts by questioning who is protected by humanitarian interventions. It argues that there is a disparity between the rhetoric of protecting vulnerable groups (especially women), the law that is contained in UN reports and UN Secur... Read More about R2P - Whose responsibility - Whose protection? A gender perspective.

Fraud and the new corporate failure to prevent offence: Will the offence fit the crime? (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Johnson, D. (2023, November). Fraud and the new corporate failure to prevent offence: Will the offence fit the crime?. Presented at Merchant Fraud Summit, Canary Warf, London

This talk addresses the recent attempt to tackle the issue of corporate fraud. The scope of the offence will be assessed in the context of the UK’s Economic Crime Plan and counter fraud strategy. • Fraud • Economic Crime Plan • Counter-fraud strat... Read More about Fraud and the new corporate failure to prevent offence: Will the offence fit the crime?.

Money muling in higher education institutions (2023)
Other
Ryder, N., Bourton, S., Hall, D., & Hillman, H. (2023). Money muling in higher education institutions. [Newspaper Article]

Researchers at Cardiff University, the University of the West of England and Reading University investigated the money laundering risks to which Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and their students are exposed, as well as how HEIs address identifi... Read More about Money muling in higher education institutions.

Between human dignity and public order: States and refugees’ contestations and conflicting claims to shared values of human dignity in international law in the context of the global refugee crisis (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Eda, L. (2023, October). Between human dignity and public order: States and refugees’ contestations and conflicting claims to shared values of human dignity in international law in the context of the global refugee crisis. Paper presented at Current Issues in Armed Conflicts International Conference of the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights and the University of Essex Conflict and Crisis Hub, Geneva—Switzerland, University of Essex and Online

The global refugee crisis driven mainly by armed conflicts is wreaking havoc on the stability of international refugee law and international law generally; thus, raising questions whether the crisis is beyond the reach of international law and the po... Read More about Between human dignity and public order: States and refugees’ contestations and conflicting claims to shared values of human dignity in international law in the context of the global refugee crisis.

Written evidence: Home affairs committee’s fraud inquiry (2023)
Report
Ryder, N., & Bourton, S. (2023). Written evidence: Home affairs committee’s fraud inquiry. Home Affairs Committee

This inquiry sought evidence on the prevalence of fraud, the reporting, investigation and prosecution of fraud, and the Government's response to fraud. This submission provides an analysis of the law relating to the reporting of fraud and the exchang... Read More about Written evidence: Home affairs committee’s fraud inquiry.

Panel discussion: Preparing for and managing increased enforcement measures - Establishment of the new national fraud squad, collaborative structures, resources, recruitment and training, and effective delivery (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Bourton, S., & Churchill, A. (2023, October). Panel discussion: Preparing for and managing increased enforcement measures - Establishment of the new national fraud squad, collaborative structures, resources, recruitment and training, and effective delivery. Presented at Westminster Legal Policy Forum Conference: Next Steps for Tackling Fraud and Financial Crime, London

Response to home affairs committee inquiry into fraud (2023)
Report
Johnson, D., Bourton, S., & Hall, D. Response to home affairs committee inquiry into fraud. Home Affairs Committee

This submission provides an analysis of the Home Office’s progress to date on tackling fraud. The recently published Fraud Strategy is examined, with particular reference to corporate criminal liability and the failure to prevent fraud offence, whic... Read More about Response to home affairs committee inquiry into fraud.

Failure to prevent fraud – What impact will the new offence have on UK companies? (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Bourton, S. (2023, October). Failure to prevent fraud – What impact will the new offence have on UK companies?. Presented at Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors Event on Culture, Fraud and Ethics, Bristol

In November 2020, the Law Commission were asked by HM Government to undertake a review of the law on corporate criminal liability. In June 2022, the Law Commission published its Options Paper, which suggested the introduction of a new corporate offen... Read More about Failure to prevent fraud – What impact will the new offence have on UK companies?.

The moderating effect of supply chain collaboration on servitization (2023)
Journal Article
Ruiz-Alba, J., Soares, A., & Rodríguez-Molina, M. (2024). The moderating effect of supply chain collaboration on servitization. Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing, 39(4), 822-831. https://doi.org/10.1108/JBIM-07-2022-0335

Purpose: Supply chain collaboration (SCC) is an important element that contributes to enhanced performance. Nonetheless, there is still a need to understand its role in servitization implementation and outcomes. This study aims to address this gap by... Read More about The moderating effect of supply chain collaboration on servitization.

Fraud and businesses in the South West: Risks and recent developments (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Bourton, S., & Gliddon, J. (2023, October). Fraud and businesses in the South West: Risks and recent developments. Presented at UWE Bristol Breakfast Series, UWE Bristol

The theme of this event will be 'Fraud and Businesses in the South West: Risks and Recent Developments' and will feature a talk from an external speaker from the South West Fraud Forum (SWFF) and Dr Samantha Bourton from UWE Bristol Law School.... Read More about Fraud and businesses in the South West: Risks and recent developments.

Written evidence submitted by Dr Mary Alice Young (HEA0001) Organised crime and chasing net zero (2023)
Report
Young, M. (2023). Written evidence submitted by Dr Mary Alice Young (HEA0001) Organised crime and chasing net zero. Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Commons Select Committee

Executive Summary of Evidence: Organised Crime and Chasing Net Zero 1) This evidence will focus on the criminal manipulation of government initiatives to sustainably heat our homes as we work towards the 2050 goal of net-zero emissions; a novel area... Read More about Written evidence submitted by Dr Mary Alice Young (HEA0001) Organised crime and chasing net zero.