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Restorative Justice and Harmful Sexual Behaviour (RJHSB): A commentary (2024)
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Gavin, P., Wager, N., Palmer, J., Cawley, P., Walker, T., & Bates, A. (2024). Restorative Justice and Harmful Sexual Behaviour (RJHSB): A commentary. NOTA News: National Organisation for the Treatment of Abuse

Restorative Justice (RJ) has been practiced around the world in various settings, including criminal justice, for many years (Shapland et al., 2004; 2006). In the UK, there has been a long history of its use with the intent to allow those who have... Read More about Restorative Justice and Harmful Sexual Behaviour (RJHSB): A commentary.

Written evidence from Dr Emmanuel Nsiah Amoako (UKR0065) (2023)
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Nsiah Amoako, E. (2023). Written evidence from Dr Emmanuel Nsiah Amoako (UKR0065). The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee

This is a written response to the House of Lords' Industry and Regulators Committee's inquiry into UK regulators, with a focus on their roles, remit, independence, and accountability. This submission focused on the role of the Forensic Science Regula... Read More about Written evidence from Dr Emmanuel Nsiah Amoako (UKR0065).

Issues, challenges and opportunities for trauma-informed practice (2023)
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Senker, S., Eason, A., pawson, C., & McCartan, K. (2023). Issues, challenges and opportunities for trauma-informed practice. HMI Probation

This report was kindly produced by Dr Sarah Senker, Dr Anne Eason, Dr Chris Pawson and Professor Kieran McCartan, building upon previous Academic Insights papers and highlighting some of the key issues, challenges and opportunities for trauma-informe... Read More about Issues, challenges and opportunities for trauma-informed practice.

Response to home affairs committee inquiry into fraud (2023)
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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.

Experiences of ‘citizen science’, Pushing the boundaries: Exploring ‘citizen science’ and community participation across research (2023)
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Institute for Community Studies, Sardo, M., Williams, B., Bell, A., Whyte, S., Oveson, M., & Clayton, A. (2023). Experiences of ‘citizen science’, Pushing the boundaries: Exploring ‘citizen science’ and community participation across research

This is the first in a series of short discussion papers, sharing learnings and reflections from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)-funded Citizen Science Collaboration Grants (CSCG). It focuses on the experience of doing ‘citizen science’.1 This... Read More about Experiences of ‘citizen science’, Pushing the boundaries: Exploring ‘citizen science’ and community participation across research.

The dangerous fiction of the "fiscal black hole" (2022)
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Michell, J., & Calvert Jump, R. (2022). The dangerous fiction of the "fiscal black hole". Progressive Economy Forum

Media reporting of the economy and choices facing the new Prime Minister and Chancellor has focused on a supposed ‘black hole’ in the public finances, typically given as being around £50bn in five years’ time. This has been presented as an urgent pri... Read More about The dangerous fiction of the "fiscal black hole".

The Bristol referendum 2022: Thinking through the options (2022)
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Sweeting, D., Hambleton, R., & Oliver, T. (2022). The Bristol referendum 2022: Thinking through the options. Bristol: Policy Bristol

In May 2022 there will be a referendum on Bristol City Council’s governance arrangements. The citizens of Bristol will be asked to decide if they wish to retain the mayoral system of decision-making or replace it with a committee system of decision-m... Read More about The Bristol referendum 2022: Thinking through the options.

Combo Travel - Active and motorised modes working better together (2021)
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Lyons, G., Cain, S., & Jakeman, K. (2021). Combo Travel - Active and motorised modes working better together. Innovate UK

This paper considers the concept of Combo Travel: human-powered mobility in combination with a motorised mode as an enabler of healthier lifestyles and lower carbon journeys. Most journeys by motorised modes ( bus, train, tube, car, van etc.) also... Read More about Combo Travel - Active and motorised modes working better together.

Economic, social and cultural rights overlooked in databases? (2020)
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Malagon Diaz, L., O'Connell, R., & Ni Aolain, F. (2020). Economic, social and cultural rights overlooked in databases?. Gender, Justice and Security Hub

Lina Malagón, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin and Rory O’Connell detail their findings from a critical analysis of the inclusion of economic, social and cultural rights (ESCRs) in peace agreements through the analysis of five key databases, and in doing so highl... Read More about Economic, social and cultural rights overlooked in databases?.

Realising victims’ rights to reparation, truth and justice in Guatemala in the midst of a zero-sum game, in reparations, responsibility and victimhood in transitional societies (2020)
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Malagon Diaz, L., & Brett, R. (2020). Realising victims’ rights to reparation, truth and justice in Guatemala in the midst of a zero-sum game, in reparations, responsibility and victimhood in transitional societies. Queens University of Belfast

Multiple obligations exist under international law for States to protect human rights and restore or establish peace and stability in the aftermath of mass violence.1 International standards, jurisprudence and doctrine formally obligate states to inv... Read More about Realising victims’ rights to reparation, truth and justice in Guatemala in the midst of a zero-sum game, in reparations, responsibility and victimhood in transitional societies.

Transport and urban housing growth – Unfinished business for Labour (2019)
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Melia, S. (2019). Transport and urban housing growth – Unfinished business for Labour

This discussion paper has been written following an open invitation from Prof. Phil Goodwin for contributions to the Shadow Transport Minister’s work towards Labour’s manifesto. It draws on research by the author and others into the relationship bet... Read More about Transport and urban housing growth – Unfinished business for Labour.

How Green Belt Policy Could be Adapted to Promote Sustainability (2019)
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Melia, S. (2019). How Green Belt Policy Could be Adapted to Promote Sustainability. Labour Party

In 2019 I was invited to join an academic panel advising the Shadow Planning Minister, who was reviewing Labour's planning policy in the run-up to an anticipated election. This paper was my second contribution to that process. It illustrates one of... Read More about How Green Belt Policy Could be Adapted to Promote Sustainability.

Financialisation and development: How can emerging economies catch up? (2018)
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Guizzo, D., Strachman, E., Dalto, F., & Feijo, C. (2018). Financialisation and development: How can emerging economies catch up?

The influences of financialisation over emerging economies have drawn significant attention on whether these nations are able or not to overcome its constraints and promote satisfactory development levels. The possibilities for overcoming financial d... Read More about Financialisation and development: How can emerging economies catch up?.

Demystifying the assessment discourse: The use of infographics to promote student engagement and achievement (2017)
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Minett-Smith, C., & Reid, C. (2017). Demystifying the assessment discourse: The use of infographics to promote student engagement and achievement. Advance HE website: Higher Education Academy

This case study series, emanating from the 2017 HEA Transforming Assessment in Higher Education symposia, led by Sam Elkington is indicative of the vast amount of work being undertaken across the higher education sector to inform assessment and feedb... Read More about Demystifying the assessment discourse: The use of infographics to promote student engagement and achievement.

Virtious practice in nursing: Research report (2017)
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Kristjánsson, K., Varghese, J., Arthur, J., & Moller, F. (2017). Virtious practice in nursing: Research report. Birmingham University

This report explores the role of character and virtues in nursing education and the nursing profession in the UK. Its purpose is to illuminate issues that help, or hinder, the virtuous practice of nursing.

Commentary on the Copyright Amendment Bill 2017 (2017)
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Jooste, C., & Karjiker, S. (2017). Commentary on the Copyright Amendment Bill 2017. Stellenbosch, South Africa: Anton Mostert Chair of Intellectual Property Law

Another draft of the Copyright Amendment Bill, version B13-2017 (the “2017 Bill”), was published by the Department of Trade and Industry (“DTI”) on 16 May 2017, pursuant to a notice published approximately a year ago in the Government Gazette (Notice... Read More about Commentary on the Copyright Amendment Bill 2017.