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Climate change agnosticism - its meaning and implications (2009)
Journal Article
Pontin, B. (2009). Climate change agnosticism - its meaning and implications. Environmental Law and Management, 21(2), 55-57

An interpretation of climate change act as based on the precautionary principle, rather than scientific knowledge of certain environmental problem, based on Hawkins' research.

After dark and out in the cold: Part-time law students and the myth of 'equivalency' (2009)
Journal Article
Francis, A., & McDonald, I. (2009). After dark and out in the cold: Part-time law students and the myth of 'equivalency'. Journal of Law and Society, 36(2), 220-247. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6478.2009.00464.x

This paper presents the findings of the first major research study of part-time law students. It argues that many face multiple disadvantages, largely unrecognized by universities, whose emphasis on the formal equivalency of part-time and full-time l... Read More about After dark and out in the cold: Part-time law students and the myth of 'equivalency'.

Public order policing and the ECHR (2009)
Journal Article
Edwards, R. (2009). Public order policing and the ECHR. Criminal Law and Justice Weekly, 173, 281-283

An examination of the use of force by police at public demonstrations in light of recent decisions of the European Court of Human Rights.

The Turner Review: A verbose attempt at curbing the cycle (2009)
Journal Article
Chambers, C. (2009). The Turner Review: A verbose attempt at curbing the cycle. Business Law Review, 30(7), 158-160

This article explores the 28 recommendations posed by the Turner Review to ensure that the current economic crisis does not occur again. It sets them within the context of the debate on economic procyclicality, noting that, in economic history, finan... Read More about The Turner Review: A verbose attempt at curbing the cycle.

Engaging and motivating students: Assessment to aid student learning on a first year core law module (2009)
Journal Article
Claydon, L. (2009). Engaging and motivating students: Assessment to aid student learning on a first year core law module. Law Teacher, 43(3), 269-283. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069400903332538

This article examines changes to a first year module introduced in response to reviewing research evidence on barriers to student learning. The thinking behind the changes is underpinned by research literature in relation to improving student perform... Read More about Engaging and motivating students: Assessment to aid student learning on a first year core law module.

Same-sex relationships (2009)
Journal Article
Jones, J. (2009). Same-sex relationships. Equal Opportunities International, 28(3),

Guest editorial for special issue on same-sex relationships

Gaymale rape victims: Law enforcement, social attitudes and barriers to recognition (2009)
Journal Article
Rumney, P. (2009). Gaymale rape victims: Law enforcement, social attitudes and barriers to recognition. International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 13(2-3), 233-250. https://doi.org/10.1080/13642980902758135

© 2009 Taylor & Francis. This paper examines the experiences of gay male rape victims. It discusses findings from empirical studies of police attitudes along with an increasing number of studies that have examined the experiences of these victims.... Read More about Gaymale rape victims: Law enforcement, social attitudes and barriers to recognition.

The credit crunch – the right time for credit unions to strike? (2009)
Journal Article
Ryder, N. (2009). The credit crunch – the right time for credit unions to strike?. Legal Studies, 29(1), 75-98. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-121X.2008.00113.x

The origins of the cooperative movement can be traced to the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers in 1844, from which similar institutions emerged in Central Europe, the North American continent and the rest of the world. Modern credit unions evolv... Read More about The credit crunch – the right time for credit unions to strike?.

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 ?.

Unintended consequences of peacekeeping operations (2009)
Journal Article
Hassler, S. (2009). Unintended consequences of peacekeeping operations. Journal of International Peacekeeping, 13(1-2), 220-229. https://doi.org/10.1163/187541109X403052

A quick “googling” of the terms “unintended consequences” and “peacekeeping operations” reveals that, with more than 14,000 references, the topic has already found both interest and an audience. Moreover, with news breaking in late May 2008 that chil... Read More about Unintended consequences of peacekeeping operations.

The funding of credit unions - Where has all the money gone? (2008)
Journal Article
Chambers, C., & Ryder, N. (2008). The funding of credit unions - Where has all the money gone?. Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 30(3), 243-252. https://doi.org/10.1080/09649060802550717

The aim of this article is to critically assess the impact of government funding upon the growth of credit unions in the United Kingdom (UK) in light of the unprecedented level of financial support provided by the Labour government since 1997. The ar... Read More about The funding of credit unions - Where has all the money gone?.

Stop and search, terrorism and the human rights deficit (2008)
Journal Article
Edwards, R. (2008). Stop and search, terrorism and the human rights deficit. Common Law World Review, 37(3), 1-46. https://doi.org/10.1350/clwr.2008.37.3.0172

This paper discusses the judgment of the House of Lords in Gillan [2006] UKHL 12, where the law lords examined the compatibility of the power in ss. 44 and 45 of the Terrorism Act 2000 to stop and search individuals with the Human Rights Act 1998. It... Read More about Stop and search, terrorism and the human rights deficit.