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Assessment and feedback in law: Case studies from the sector (2021)
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Hassler, S., & Shah-Davis, S. (2021). Assessment and feedback in law: Case studies from the sector. Advance HE: Advance HE

Assessment and feedback play a central role in the programmatic planning and design of any degree and student learning journey. As experienced educators we assume we know what assessment and feedback are and what they are for. However, a closer look... Read More about Assessment and feedback in law: Case studies from the sector.

The practice of pre-trial detention in England and Wales: Research report (2016)
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Cape, E., & Smith, T. (2016). The practice of pre-trial detention in England and Wales: Research report

This study of pre-trial detention (PTD) decision-making in England and Wales is part of a 10 country study funded by the European Commission, and managed by Fair Trials. The authors conducted a defence lawyer survey, observed PTD hearings, examined C... Read More about The practice of pre-trial detention in England and Wales: Research report.

Children's social care: Interim briefing report (2014)
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Whewell, E., Chudry, F., Heenan, S., Owen, R., & Percy-Smith, B. (2014). Children's social care: Interim briefing report

This confidential report was submitted to the President of the Family Division, HHJ De Haas QC and HHJ Wildblood QC on 14th March 2014. It contained an analysis of the data that had been collected in the first three months of a UWE funded research pr... Read More about Children's social care: Interim briefing report.

Quality assurance for advocates (2009)
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Devereux, A., Tucker, J., Moorhead, R., & Cape, E. (2009). Quality assurance for advocates

This is the final report of a pilot study and evaluation of a mechanism for assessing the quality of criminal defence advocates acting under legal aid.

Evaluation of the public defender Service in England and Wales (2007)
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Bridges, L., Cape, E., Fenn, P., Mitchell, A., Moorhead, R., & Sherr, A. (2007). Evaluation of the public defender Service in England and Wales

Final report of a six year study which is the largest study of public defenders conducted anywhere in the world. Each author contributed equally.

Pre-proceedings protocols (Bristol and Chester) interim report December 2016. 'Why pre-proceedings work is important and needs to involve children'
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Whewell, E. Pre-proceedings protocols (Bristol and Chester) interim report December 2016. 'Why pre-proceedings work is important and needs to involve children'

The issue of delay in public law children cases is a concern because of the uncertainty it creates for children and families and the burden it places on the public purse. An aim of the Public Law Outline (‘PLO’) was to introduce a ‘pre-proceedings p... Read More about Pre-proceedings protocols (Bristol and Chester) interim report December 2016. 'Why pre-proceedings work is important and needs to involve children'.

Assessing the impact of digital innovations in the London transportation network
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Wood, Z., Parry, G., Carruthers, J., & Rose, K. Assessing the impact of digital innovations in the London transportation network

Findings suggest that the digital innovations introduced by Uber disrupted the market and changed the nature of how people interact with the wider transportation system. Uber has made it easier for individuals to move around the city, filling a gap i... Read More about Assessing the impact of digital innovations in the London transportation network.

A comparative analysis of operation bluestone: A specialist rape investigation unit - final report
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Rumney, P., McPhee, D., Fenton, R. A., Williams, A., & Solle, J. A comparative analysis of operation bluestone: A specialist rape investigation unit - final report

Most police forces in England and Wales make use of specialist rape or sexual assault investigation units. Yet, there is little robust research concerning the impact of such units or their efficacy compared to a non-specialist policing response. This... Read More about A comparative analysis of operation bluestone: A specialist rape investigation unit - final report.

Summary for policymakers of the global assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
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Díaz, S., Settele, J., Brondízio, E., Ngo, H., Guèze, M., Agard, J., …Zayas, C. Summary for policymakers of the global assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

This landmark report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) warns that nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history — and the rate of species extinctions is accelerati... Read More about Summary for policymakers of the global assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.