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Embodied artificial intelligence and jus ad bellum necessity: Influence and imminence in the digital age (2022)
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Pollard, M., & Grimal, F. (2022). Embodied artificial intelligence and jus ad bellum necessity: Influence and imminence in the digital age. Georgetown Journal of International Law, 53(2), 209-275

In “re-opening” the classic debate surrounding a state’s wider right of self- defense (in light of emerging technologies, and via the “lens” of influence communications), the authors controversially “close” the following discussion in favor of allowi... Read More about Embodied artificial intelligence and jus ad bellum necessity: Influence and imminence in the digital age.

The ‘real man’ in the global war on drugs: Narco versus militarised masculinities (2022)
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García-Reyes, K. (2022). The ‘real man’ in the global war on drugs: Narco versus militarised masculinities. Journal of Illicit Economies and Development, 4(2), 191-203. https://doi.org/10.31389/jied.121

Drawing on a discursive analysis of the life stories of thirty-three men who worked in drug trade organisations in Mexico, this article examines how masculinities are constructed in their narratives, and how these constructions mirror militarised mas... Read More about The ‘real man’ in the global war on drugs: Narco versus militarised masculinities.

Sleep-facilitated sexual assault: An analysis of case data featuring female and male victims of rape (2022)
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Rumney, P. N. S., & Mcphee, D. (2022). Sleep-facilitated sexual assault: An analysis of case data featuring female and male victims of rape. Amicus Curiae, 4(1),

This note addresses a form of rape that is neglected in the scholarly literature. This form of offending occurs when a male uses his penis to vaginally, orally or anally penetrate a female or male who is sleeping at the time of the penetration. The d... Read More about Sleep-facilitated sexual assault: An analysis of case data featuring female and male victims of rape.

Neurodivergence in the CJS and the role of the Bar (Part 1) (2022)
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Smith, T. (2022). Neurodivergence in the CJS and the role of the Bar (Part 1). Counsel Magazine,

The first of a two-part series of articles examining the experience of neurodivergent individuals (for example, those who are autistic or have ADHD) in the criminal justice system, and how criminal defence barristers can mitigate or aggravate challen... Read More about Neurodivergence in the CJS and the role of the Bar (Part 1).

The Rohingya crisis: A critical analysis of the United Nations security council and international human rights law (2022)
Journal Article
Nartey, E. K. (2022). The Rohingya crisis: A critical analysis of the United Nations security council and international human rights law. Athens Journal of Law, 8(4), 449-474. https://doi.org/10.30958/ajl.8-4-6

This essay reviews the human rights violations against the Rohingya people in 2017 and assesses the effectiveness of accountability under the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). It is concluded that under the principles of ethics and integrity... Read More about The Rohingya crisis: A critical analysis of the United Nations security council and international human rights law.

The conflict in Ukraine and genocide (2022)
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Quenivet, N. (2022). The conflict in Ukraine and genocide. Journal of International Peacekeeping, 25(2), 141-154. https://doi.org/10.1163/18754112-25020004

Since the beginning of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine that started on 24 February 2022 accusations of genocide have been levelled against each other by both sides. This article focuses on the claim that Russia is carrying out a genocide in U... Read More about The conflict in Ukraine and genocide.

Keeping control of personal information in the digital age: Efficacy and equivalence of tortious and GDPR/DPA remedial relief? (2022)
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Brimblecombe, F., & Fenwick, H. (2022). Keeping control of personal information in the digital age: Efficacy and equivalence of tortious and GDPR/DPA remedial relief?. Law Quarterly Review, 138, 456-480

A global recognition of the threat to the protection of private information online, coming in particular from the big “tech” companies, is currently increasingly apparent. The same concerns, this article will argue, are driving significant legislati... Read More about Keeping control of personal information in the digital age: Efficacy and equivalence of tortious and GDPR/DPA remedial relief?.

Non-State actors of protection and the sliding scale of protection for refugee women (2022)
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Querton, C. (2022). Non-State actors of protection and the sliding scale of protection for refugee women. Refugee Survey Quarterly, 41(3), 444-471. https://doi.org/10.1093/rsq/hdac020

The article argues that although the gradual recognition of non-State actors as agents of persecution was hailed as a success in ensuring better protection for refugee women at risk of harm from their community or family, the associated development o... Read More about Non-State actors of protection and the sliding scale of protection for refugee women.

Decoration or mutilation? Female genital piercing and the law (2022)
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Gaffney-Rhys, R. (2022). Decoration or mutilation? Female genital piercing and the law. Journal of Criminal Law, 86(4), 256-270. https://doi.org/10.1177/00220183221104399

This article assesses the legality of Female Genital Piercing (FGP), which refers to the piercing of female genitalia to adorn it with jewellery, for decoration or sexual enhancement. The position in the UK is uncertain because the World Health Organ... Read More about Decoration or mutilation? Female genital piercing and the law.

Legislative sovereignty: Moving from jurisprudence towards metaphysics (2022)
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Johnson, M. R. (2022). Legislative sovereignty: Moving from jurisprudence towards metaphysics. Jurisprudence, 11(3), 360-386. https://doi.org/10.1080/20403313.2020.1744990

Legislative sovereignty is often discussed with one eye on the past and one eye on the procedural functions of law-making in the present. This limits the scope for a conceptual understanding of legislative sovereignty and hinders its theoretical prog... Read More about Legislative sovereignty: Moving from jurisprudence towards metaphysics.

Recapturing master recordings (2022)
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Keppel-Palmer, M. (2022). Recapturing master recordings. Entertainment Law Review, 33(3), 104-109

Discusses proposals to grant musicians a right to recapture their copyrights in master recordings suggested by the Parliamentary Inquiry on the Economics of Music Streaming (2021). Reviews the US approach, the current UK position, and key difficultie... Read More about Recapturing master recordings.

One step forward, two steps back? Interpreting 'particular social group' in the European Union (2022)
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Querton, C. (2022). One step forward, two steps back? Interpreting 'particular social group' in the European Union. International and Comparative Law Quarterly, 71(2), 425 - 451. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0020589322000021

The article tests the claim of feminist scholars that concerns about gender have been marginalised in refugee law, by exploring the interpretation given to the concept of a 'Particular Social Group' set out in the 1951 Refugee Convention. It is argue... Read More about One step forward, two steps back? Interpreting 'particular social group' in the European Union.

The rise of twiplomacy and the making of customary international law on social media (2022)
Journal Article
Green, J. A. (2022). The rise of twiplomacy and the making of customary international law on social media. Chinese Journal of International Law, 21(1), 1-53. https://doi.org/10.1093/chinesejil/jmac007

Social media usage by States has increased exponentially in recent years. This phenomenon, known as "twiplomacy", has become ubiquitous. Given that almost every State in the world now issues statements via social media, this article examines the pote... Read More about The rise of twiplomacy and the making of customary international law on social media.

The practice of pre-trial detention in England & Wales - Changing law and changing culture (2022)
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Smith, T. (2022). The practice of pre-trial detention in England & Wales - Changing law and changing culture. European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research, 28, 435–449. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10610-022-09504-y

Pre-trial detention empowers criminal courts to imprison defendants before they have been convicted of an offence. This is a significant power which should be subject to a rigourous decision-making process. A 2016 study of pre-trial detention practic... Read More about The practice of pre-trial detention in England & Wales - Changing law and changing culture.

Released under investigation: High time to bail out (2022)
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Sosabowski, M. H., & Johnston, E. (2023). Released under investigation: High time to bail out. Journal of Criminal Law, 87(4), 266-280. https://doi.org/10.1177/00220183221078935

Prior to the Policing and Crime Act 2017, the provision of bail was set out by the Bail Act and refined by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE). Bail provisions changed under the Policing and Crime Act 2017, which created a presumption ag... Read More about Released under investigation: High time to bail out.

Protecting private information in the digital era: making the most effective use of the availability of the actions under the GDPR/DPA and the tort of misuse of private information (2022)
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Brimblecombe, F., & Fenwick, H. (2022). Protecting private information in the digital era: making the most effective use of the availability of the actions under the GDPR/DPA and the tort of misuse of private information. Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly, 73(AD1), 26-73. https://doi.org/10.53386/nilq.v73iAD1.937

Globally, enhanced data protection schemes are being introduced in the face of threats to privacy in the digital era. In England and Wales protection from one such threat – from unconsented-to disclosures of private information online - is covered by... Read More about Protecting private information in the digital era: making the most effective use of the availability of the actions under the GDPR/DPA and the tort of misuse of private information.

A case of trust‐building in the supply chain: Emerging economies perspective (2022)
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Manfredi, E., & Capik, P. (2022). A case of trust‐building in the supply chain: Emerging economies perspective. Strategic Change, 31(1), 147-160. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsc.2488

The paper explores the process of trust-building between SMEs' supply chain partners in turbulent times in emerging economies. It focuses on the role of environmental information exchange in strengthening relationships and improving responsiveness to... Read More about A case of trust‐building in the supply chain: Emerging economies perspective.

Driving openness – the myths about data and software access in the data and cloud policy (2022)
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Jooste, C. (2022). Driving openness – the myths about data and software access in the data and cloud policy. South African Journal of Science, 118(112), https://doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2022/12124

Significance: This article responds to the highly controversial recently published Draft National Policy on Data and Cloud and the related stakeholder commentary from a cyberlaw perspective. Selected issues regarding the ownership of scientific data,... Read More about Driving openness – the myths about data and software access in the data and cloud policy.