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E-banking and e-fraud: A comparative investigation in Jamaica and the UK (2010)
Journal Article
Turksen, U., & Chambers, C. (2010). E-banking and e-fraud: A comparative investigation in Jamaica and the UK

The unprecedented growth of 'e-banking' has nullified the traditional methods of banking and transformed the way millions of customers conduct banking transactions. E-banking has many benefits and has been created in a technological age to aid busin... Read More about E-banking and e-fraud: A comparative investigation in Jamaica and the UK.

Attitudes, rape and law reform in South Africa (2010)
Journal Article
van der Bijl, C., & Rumney, P. (2010). Attitudes, rape and law reform in South Africa. Journal of Criminal Law, 73(5), 414-429. https://doi.org/10.1350/jcla.2009.73.5.591

In the last decade South Africa has undergone an extensive process of sexual offence law reform. This process has attempted, amongst other things, to address deficiencies in the criminal justice response to rape and has also recognised some of the li... Read More about Attitudes, rape and law reform in South Africa.

The Banking Act 2009: A historical piece of legislation or a relic of our time? Only history can tell (2010)
Journal Article
Chambers, C. (2010). The Banking Act 2009: A historical piece of legislation or a relic of our time? Only history can tell. International Journal of Liability and Scientific Enquiry, 3(1/2), 72-85. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJLSE.2010.031824

Our future is unwritten, this cannot be doubted. However, could it be that our banking history could hold the answers that could save us from the economic crisis that is ravaging our nation and societies future? The new Banking Act 2009 as well as ma... Read More about The Banking Act 2009: A historical piece of legislation or a relic of our time? Only history can tell.

The credit crunch - Are credit unions able to ride out the storm? (2009)
Journal Article
Ryder, N., & Chambers, C. (2009). The credit crunch - Are credit unions able to ride out the storm?. Journal of Banking Regulation, 11(1), 76-86. https://doi.org/10.1057/jbr.2009.14

Credit unions are financial co-operatives that conduct their business for their members. The principal purpose of a credit union is to receive deposits from and make loans to members. They do not serve the general public. Membership is restricted by... Read More about The credit crunch - Are credit unions able to ride out the storm?.

Gambling on compliance with the new 2005 Act: Do organisations fulfil new regulations? (2009)
Journal Article
Chambers, C., & Willox, C. (2009). Gambling on compliance with the new 2005 Act: Do organisations fulfil new regulations?. International Review of Law, Computers and Technology, 23(3), 203-215. https://doi.org/10.1080/13600860903262263

Gambling is not a new phenomenon. Indeed gambling has been seen to be omnipresent throughout history and culture. However gambling has taken a new path. Online gambling is fast becoming a major pastime for many of society. The ease of access and conv... Read More about Gambling on compliance with the new 2005 Act: Do organisations fulfil new regulations?.

Another day another culprit: Corporate governance – is it to blame for the banking crisis? (2009)
Journal Article
Chambers, C. (2009). Another day another culprit: Corporate governance – is it to blame for the banking crisis?. Business Law Review, 30(12), 264-269

This paper aims to explore the corporate governance of banks in economic crisis and whether poor corporate governance has led to the crisis. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the complex world of financial regulation and that corporate govern... Read More about Another day another culprit: Corporate governance – is it to blame for the banking crisis?.

The banking sector and CSR: An unholy alliance? (2009)
Journal Article
Chambers, C., & Day, R. (2009). The banking sector and CSR: An unholy alliance?. Financial Regulation International, 12(9), 13-20

Corporate social responsibility (CSR), financial exclusion and banks are not happy bed fellows, yet their relationship and working partnership is essential to ensure financial security within a stable economy. The position of this paper is to context... Read More about The banking sector and CSR: An unholy alliance?.

Case C-133/06 European Parliament v Council [2008] ECR I-3189 (2009)
Journal Article
Ball, R., & Dadomo, C. (2009). Case C-133/06 European Parliament v Council [2008] ECR I-3189. European Public Law, 15(3), 335-347

Case comment on an important ruling providing valuable confirmation of the significance of institutional balance in the decision-making process and the delegation of powers, including the established position of comitology. It identifies the real sig... Read More about Case C-133/06 European Parliament v Council [2008] ECR I-3189.

Still on the road? Technology and historical perspectives on counter-cultural policing (2009)
Journal Article
O'Brien, M. (2009). Still on the road? Technology and historical perspectives on counter-cultural policing. Information and Communications Technology Law, 18(3), 285-296. https://doi.org/10.1080/13600830903424726

Technological development in the last 20 years has had a significant input into what is policed and how such policing takes place. This article seeks to explore the policing of a part of the counter-culture in the United Kingdom, the so-called 'New A... Read More about Still on the road? Technology and historical perspectives on counter-cultural policing.

Islamophobia or an important weapon? An analysis of the US financial war on terrorism (2009)
Journal Article
Ryder, N., & Turksen, U. (2009). Islamophobia or an important weapon? An analysis of the US financial war on terrorism. Journal of Banking Regulation, 10, 307-320. https://doi.org/10.1057/jbr.2009.10

This article considers the impact of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (9/11) on the legislative and policy response by the United States towards terrorist financing. This article is divided into three parts. Part 1 considers the alleged as... Read More about Islamophobia or an important weapon? An analysis of the US financial war on terrorism.

Islamophobia or an important weapon An analysis of the US financial war on terrorism (2009)
Journal Article
Ryder, N., & Turksen, U. (2009). Islamophobia or an important weapon An analysis of the US financial war on terrorism. Journal of Banking Regulation, 10(4), 307-320. https://doi.org/10.1057/jbr.2009.10

This article considers the impact of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (9/11) on the legislative and policy response by the United States towards terrorist financing. This article is divided into three parts. Part 1 considers the alleged as... Read More about Islamophobia or an important weapon An analysis of the US financial war on terrorism.

Ecosystem services and human well-being in a globalized world: Assessing the role of law (2009)
Journal Article
Razzaque, J., & Blanco, E. (2009). Ecosystem services and human well-being in a globalized world: Assessing the role of law. Human Rights Quarterly, 31(3), 692-720. https://doi.org/10.1353/hrq.0.0098

There is no denying the close linkage between ecosystem services and human well-being. Human well-being is dependent on the sustainable management of ecosystem services. With economic globalization and free trade, there is an increasing demand for th... Read More about Ecosystem services and human well-being in a globalized world: Assessing the role of law.