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The threat of force as an action in self-defense under international law (2011)
Journal Article
Green, J. A., & Grimal, F. (2011). The threat of force as an action in self-defense under international law. Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law, 44(2), 285-329

Self-defense is a universally accepted exception to the prohibition of the use of force in international law, and it has been subjected to careful academic scrutiny. The prohibition of the threat of force, although equally important in terms of its... Read More about The threat of force as an action in self-defense under international law.

Half the bank, half the risk part 1: The United States (2011)
Journal Article
Hillman, H. (2011). Half the bank, half the risk part 1: The United States. Business Law Review, 318-329

This two-part article assesses the 2007/08 financial crisis: explaining how a speculative bubble began, grew and eventually burst; comparing it to the Great Crash of 1929; and assessing the possibility and practicality of a split between commercial a... Read More about Half the bank, half the risk part 1: The United States.

Judicial training and rape (2011)
Journal Article
Rumney, P., & Fenton, R. A. (2011). Judicial training and rape. Journal of Criminal Law, 75(6), 473

Medal, models and moguls - The fashion news roundup (2011)
Journal Article
Jooste, C. (2011). Medal, models and moguls - The fashion news roundup. Without Prejudice, 12(11), https://doi.org/10.10520/EJC130123

In this special report, the VineOracle (IPStell's personal pundit on all things IP) brings news (and her own brand of predictions) for the aesthetically minded visitor. And it's a star-studded cast of high-flyers (and fast swimmers) from Paris and Ne... Read More about Medal, models and moguls - The fashion news roundup.

Neuroscientific evidence in the English courts (2011)
Book Chapter
Claydon, L., & Catley, P. (2011). Neuroscientific evidence in the English courts. In T. M. Spranger, & H. Wagmann (Eds.), International Neurolaw a Comparative Analysis. Springer

This chapter examines the use of neuroscientific evidence in the courts of England and Wales. It considers the breadth of uses which has been made of this evidence. In particular it examines the use of this evidence in cases where the capacity of the... Read More about Neuroscientific evidence in the English courts.

A right to water - A geographico-legal perspective (2011)
Book Chapter
Staddon, C., Appleby, T., & Grant, E. (2011). A right to water - A geographico-legal perspective. In F. Sultana, & A. Loftus (Eds.), The right to water: Politics, governance and social struggles (61-77). Abingdon, Oxon: Earthscan

Discrimination in the armed forces: A comparative analysis of the impact of UK and US civilian law on the military (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Ball, R. (2011, October). Discrimination in the armed forces: A comparative analysis of the impact of UK and US civilian law on the military. Paper presented at IUS on the Armed Forces Conference, Chicago, Chicago, USA

The civil-military relationship has predominantly been evaluated from a sociological or political science perspective. This paper examines the position of the Armed Forces within society, this so-called civil-military relationship, from a legal per... Read More about Discrimination in the armed forces: A comparative analysis of the impact of UK and US civilian law on the military.

Social media or social medium - The IPR implications of the social web (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Jooste, C. (2011, October). Social media or social medium - The IPR implications of the social web. Presented at Intellectual Property Rights Indaba - Free Market Foundation, Sandton, Johannesburg

An applied review of the implications of intellectual property rights enforcement in the social media context, with a focus on the copyright liability of platform operators and the scope of legal indemnity based on the safe harbour provisions in law.

Section D1 powers of investigation, and Section D2 the decision to prosecute and diversion (2011)
Book Chapter
Cape, E. (2011). Section D1 powers of investigation, and Section D2 the decision to prosecute and diversion. In L. J. Hooper, & D. Ormerod (Eds.), Blackstone's Criminal Practice. Oxford University Press

Two sections of a standard text for judges, prosecutors and criminal lawyers on criminal law and criminal procedure. It provides a practical and scholarly account of English criminal law, evidence and procedure. The book is written by a team of leadi... Read More about Section D1 powers of investigation, and Section D2 the decision to prosecute and diversion.

Girl soldiers and participation in hostilities (2011)
Journal Article
Quenivet, N. (2011). Girl soldiers and participation in hostilities. African Journal of International and Comparative Law, 16(2), 219-235. https://doi.org/10.3366/E0954889008000182

Recently, organisations working with former child soldiers have observed the growing number of girls involved in armed conflicts. While their fate as sexual slaves is well documented, their participation in hostilities is less acknowledged. Girls, li... Read More about Girl soldiers and participation in hostilities.

How virtual are virtual economies? An exploration into the legal, social and economic nature of virtual world economies (2011)
Journal Article
Chambers, C. (2011). How virtual are virtual economies? An exploration into the legal, social and economic nature of virtual world economies. Computer Law and Security Review, 27(4), 377-384. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clsr.2011.05.007

Virtual world economies are undoubtedly increasing in growth, participation and importance. Their macroeconomic impact has already been seen as important in the real world economies; however its governance and jurisdiction is unclear. This paper will... Read More about How virtual are virtual economies? An exploration into the legal, social and economic nature of virtual world economies.

Anti-money laundering law of Turkey and the EU: An example of convergence? (2011)
Journal Article
Türkşen, U., Ufuk Mısırlıoğlu, İ., & Yükseltürk, O. (2011). Anti-money laundering law of Turkey and the EU: An example of convergence?. Journal of Money Laundering Control, 14(3), 279-296. https://doi.org/10.1108/13685201111147577

© 2011, Emerald Group Publishing Limited. PurposeThis paper critiques the recent anti-money laundering (AML) legislation in Turkey and the European Union (EU) in order to determine whether there is convergence between them. Given the fact that Turkey... Read More about Anti-money laundering law of Turkey and the EU: An example of convergence?.