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Book SynopsisThe Role of Business in the Responsibility to Protect closes the gap between research on the Responsibility to Protect and the private sector, as previous research has focused only on state responsibilities and state actors. This book examines in detail the developing research on the significant role that private sector actors can play in promoting peace and stability. Contributors to this volume explore the key arguments for where, why, and how private sector actors can contribute to the prevention and cessation of mass atrocity crimes; and how this can inform and extend the UN policy discussion around Responsibility to Protect. The contributors include lead voices in the Responsibility to Protect discourse as well as central voices in business and peace literature.Trade Review'In the past, predatory business practices have sometimes enabled crimes against humanity. This book identifies how some businesses have profited from human misery while also providing welcome examples of how the private sector can play a crucial role in undermining the politics of the machete and the mass grave. In doing so, this book broadens our understanding of the international community, of our collective responsibility to protect, and of how the private sector - whose wealth, resources and capacity can easily exceed those of failing or fragile states - can play a vital role in the prevention of mass atrocities.' Simon Adams, Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, The Graduate Center, City University of New York'That business can be an instrument in building peace has now been firmly recognized. Including the business sector in the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) debate seems only natural, having in mind the capacity of the business community to influence societal attitudes and structures. In this new book professor John Forrer and Conor Seyle make an important effort in putting this agenda forward.' Per L. Saxegaard, Founder and Chairman, Business for Peace Foundation'The private sector is an increasingly influential actor in global governance - the network of arrangements that ensure order, stability and predictability even in the absence of world government. Business can sustain and profiteer from group violence. But it also has important roles to play before, in and after armed conflicts in underwriting peace, stability and prosperity as the pathway to sustainable profits. One important role is to partner with other key actors in implementing the responsibility to protect populations at risk of mass atrocities. This invaluable collection of essays by leading experts systematically explains why, how and with what prospects.' Ramesh Thakur, Australian National University, Canberra, International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty (ICISS) Commissioner and Editor-in-Chief, Global Governance'This volume fills an important lacuna in the literature on how business relates to the responsibility to protect. The contributing authors offer practical and theoretical insights and examples that will be of interest to many on the ways the private sector can support (or undermine) the goals of the responsibility to protect.' Abi Williams, President, The Hague Institute for Global Justice'This book, with its focus on how business actors may contribute to the global Responsibility to Protect Agenda (R2P), pioneers a whole new agenda for research and policy formulation. In the process, the authors challenge our standard conceptions of both business and R2P.' Kristian Berg Harpviken, Director, Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)Table of ContentsOverview: the role of business in R2P John Forrer and Conor Seyle; Introduction: the private sector, the United Nations, and the Responsibility to Protect Edward Luck; 1. Selling R2P: time for action Victor MacDiarmid and Tina Park; 2. Why not business? Tim Fort and Michelle Westermann-Behaylo; 3. Responsibility to protect trumps business as usual: how corporate leaders build heroism to face atrocities Alain Lemperuer and Rebecca Herrington; 4. The Responsibility to Protect, Inc. Jonas Claes; 5. The Kenyan private sector's role in mass atrocity prevention, cessation and recovery Patrick Obath and Victor Owuor; 6. R2P and the extractive industries Jill Shankleman; 7. Information technology, private actors, and the Responsibility to Protect Kirsten Martin; 8. Corporate responsibility to protect populations from mass atrocities Vesselin Popovski; 9. The private sector and atrocities prevention Alex Bellamy; 10. The way forward: discovering the shared interests between business and R2P John Forrer and Conor Seyle.

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Book SynopsisA uniquely comprehensive analysis of human rights, that combines historical, philosophical, and legal perspectives with cutting edge research from psychology and the cognitive sciences. Provides accessible resources to understand the deep ethical point of human rights and to criticize deficiencies in current human rights theory and practice.Trade Review'Jurists, philosophers, historians, and (more recently) behavioral researchers have extensively studied the concept of human rights. In his thought-provoking book, Matthias Mahlmann masterfully draws all the threads together in order to gain a deeper understanding of the pertinent debates. This book offers a fresh, fascinating, and insightful analysis of this vital topic.' Eyal Zamir, Hebrew University of Jerusalem'The term, magisterial, is often used promiscuously to characterize a book, but not in this case. It is deserved because it is a successful blend of immense interdisciplinary erudition applied to a vitally important topic. Fueled by passion for human rights, Minds and Rights is beautifully written and deep, requiring the reader's attention and engagement. It is worth it.' Stephen J. Morse, University of Pennsylvania School of Law'This book reaches the summit of the ambitions and promises of the title. Relying on state-of-the-art cognitive science and combining it with anthropology and moral philosophy it provides a compelling defense of human rights in a world of fashionable human rights skepticism.' András Sajó, Central European University, former Vice-President of the European Court of Human Rights'Mahlmann offers us a passionately argued, deeply humane manifesto in support of human rights at a time when we need it most. It deserves a wide readership across the disciplines and should become one of the most influential books on the theory of human rights.' Christopher McCrudden, Queen's University, Belfast; University of Michigan Law School'Mind and Rights is a spectacular contribution to our understanding of ethics, cognitive science, and human rights. Mahlmann's deep, systematic, and wide-ranging account takes issue with many influential trends in the study of mind, brain, and behavior, while also reviving and strengthening the case for universal human rights. A remarkably ambitious and provocative synthesis, which will shape and guide future reflection on these important topics.' John Mikhail, Georgetown University Law CenterTable of ContentsIntroduction: Navigating deep waters: the problems of human rights and new perspectives of enquiry; Part I. The Concept of Human Rights and the Global History of an Idea: 1. The concept of human rights; 2. The truth of human rights: a mortal daughter of time?; 3. Down the deeper wells of time; Part II. Justification: 4. Far from obvious: the quest for the justification of human rights; 5. A castle of sand?; Part III. Rights and Moral Cognition: 6. Which kind of mind, which kind of morals, which kind of rights?; 7. Where did it all come from?: Morality and the evolution of the mind; 8. The mentalist theory of ethics and law; Epilogue. The tilted scales of justice; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisWell-selected and authoritative, Palgrave Core Statutes provide the key materials needed by students in a format that is clear, compact and very easy to use. They are ideal for use in exams. This book includes:- European Union legislation including the Rome I and II Regulations and the Brussels Regulation (recast). - The New York, Lugano and Hague Conventions. - UK statutes, including the Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995, State Immunity Act 1978, and Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982.

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Book SynopsisWell-selected and authoritative, Palgrave Core Statutes provide the key materials needed by students in a format that is clear, compact and very easy to use. They are ideal for use in examinations.New to this Edition:- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 General Data Protection Regulation

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Book SynopsisWell-selected and authoritative, Macmillan Core Statutes provide the key materials needed by students in a format that is clear, compact and very easy to use. They are ideal for use in exams. This new edition of Core Statutes on Criminal Law contains essential material up to June 2021.

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining and insightful portrait of life as a policewoman in the Met from the 1950s to the 1990s.

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Book Synopsis''This is a vital book. Hand this out in schools, in the workplace, everywhere. It''s also beautifully written.'' Olivia Colman''Brilliant. Patriarchy 101'' Amnesty UK''Immersive and accessible'' Dazed ''Maya offers both a practical guide and a refreshing perspective on the challenges, barriers, and obstacles facing women today. This is 21st-century feminism in action.'' Angela Rayner, MPThe essential guide for women everywhere, The Pocket Guide to the Patriarchy is full to the brim with unbelievable stats, shocking figures and emboldening knowledge to understand and fight the patriarchal systems holding all of us back.Across the world, women are still denied opportunities and rights. The home remains the most dangerous place for women to be worldwide; with the majority of homicide victims who are women being killed by partners or relatives. In some countries, women who get abortions after they Trade ReviewA fantastic little guide to understanding the patriarchy and how it impacts women's lives across all areas - from health and income disparities to the criminal justice system. Intersectional, nuanced and thoughtful, this book is a must-read for everyone. * Mireille Harper *An immersive deep dive into the barriers hiding in plain sight that keep women locked out and left behind. Maya makes an often difficult subject accessible for all and the inequalities that patriarchal systems reproduce impossible to deny. * Adele Walton, Journalist and Dazed book columnist *

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Book SynopsisSince publication of the first edition in 1976, The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated has provided a detailed, authoritative, highly illustrated and accessible guide to the regulations that must be adhered to when constructing, altering or extending a building in England and Wales.Table of ContentsAbout the author xi Preface to the fourteenth edition xiii Acknowledgements xvii I Legal and administrative 1 Building control: An overview 1.1 1.1 Introduction 1.1 1.2 The Building Act 1984 1.2 1.3 The linked powers 1.3 1.4 Building Regulations 1.4 1.5 Building Regulations: Exemptions 1.6 1.6 Dangerous structures, etc. 1.10 1.7 Other legislation 1.12 2 The Building Regulations and Approved Documents 2.1 2.1 Introduction 2.1 2.2 Division of the Regulations 2.1 2.3 Approved Documents 2.6 2.4 Definitions in the Regulations 2.10 2.5 Exempt buildings and work 2.17 2.6 Application of the Regulations 2.19 2.7 Regulation requirements 2.24 2.8 Schedule 1: Technical requirements 2.25 2.9 Relaxation of regulation requirements 2.26 2.10 Type relaxations 2.27 2.11 Continuing requirements 2.28 2.12 Testing and sampling 2.28 2.13 Testing and Commissioning 2.29 2.14 Unauthorised building work 2.30 2.15 Contravening works 2.31 3 Local authority control 3.1 3.1 Introduction 3.1 3.2 The local authority 3.2 3.3 Building notice procedure 3.2 3.4 Exemptions from the requirement to give a building notice or deposit full plans 3.4 3.5 Deposit of plans 3.4 3.6 Notice requirements 3.7 3.7 Completion certificate 3.9 4 Private certification 4.1 4.1 Introduction 4.1 4.2 Insurance requirements 4.2 4.3 Approval of inspectors 4.4 4.4 Approved persons and self‐certification by competent persons 4.8 4.5 Self‐certification schemes and the Approved Inspector 4.8 4.6 Independence of Approved Inspectors 4.9 4.7 Approval of public bodies 4.9 4.8 Private certification procedure 4.10 4.9 Plans certificates 4.19 4.10 Final certificates 4.20 4.11 Public body’s notices and certificates 4.21 4.12 Prescribed forms 4.21 5 Work under the supervision of a competent person 5.1 5.1 Introduction 5.1 5.2 Principles of self‐certification 5.2 5.3 Benefits of competent person schemes 5.2 5.4 Joining a competent person scheme 5.5 5.5 Legislative background 5.6 5.6 Building regulation requirements 5.6 5.7 Self‐assessment 5.11 5.8 Non‐notification 5.12 5.9 Regulation 20 applied to local authorities 5.14 5.10 Regulation 20 applied to Approved Inspectors 5.14 5.11 Approval of competent person schemes 5.14 II Technical 6 Structural stability (Part A) 6.1 6.1 Introduction 6.1 6.2 Loading 6.2 6.3 Ground movement 6.3 6.4 Guidance on structural design in buildings of all types 6.3 6.5 Structural requirements in existing buildings subject to change of use 6.7 6.6 Design of structural members in houses and other small buildings 6.8 6.7 Buttressing walls, piers and chimneys 6.25 6.8 External wall cladding 6.48 6.9 Replacement of roof coverings 6.51 6.10 Disproportionate collapse 6.52 7 Part 7 – Fire (Part B) 7.1 7.1 Introduction 7.1 7.2 Terminology 7.6 7.3 Occupancy classifications: Purpose groups etc. 7.16 7.4 Rules for measurement 7.21 7.5 Means of warning and escape in case of fire 7.25 7.6 Means of escape 7.26 7.7 Interpretation of AD B1 7.28 7.8 General requirements for means of warning and escape 7.31 7.9 Rules for measurement for means of escape 7.33 7.10 Fire alarm and fire detection systems 7.37 7.11 Sprinkler systems 7.44 7.12 Means of escape in dwelling houses 7.46 7.13 Flats and maisonettes 7.54 7.14 Means of escape from buildings other than dwellinghouses, flats and maisonettes 7.73 7.15 General recommendations common to all buildings except dwellinghouses7. 96 7.16 Alternative approach to the provision of means of escape in selected premises 7.103 7.17 Internal fire spread (linings) 7.112 7.18 Internal fire spread (structure) 7.125 7.19 Fire resistance and structural stability 7.125 7.20 Compartment walls and floors: Construction details 7.143 7.21 Concealed spaces (cavities) 7.155 7.22 Pipes, ventilation ducts and flues 7.162 7.23 Variations to the provisions of parts relating to B3 in the ADs 7.166 7.24 External fire spread 7.168 7.25 External walls 7.168 7.26 Special provisions relating to shopping complexes and buildings used as car parks 7.196 7.27 Shopping complexes 7.199 7.28 Access and facilities for the fire service 7.199 7.29 Firefighting and the use of insulating core panels for internal structures 7.212 7.30 Regulation 38: Provision of information 7.215 8 Materials, workmanship, site preparation and moisture exclusion (Part C) 8.1 8.1 Materials and workmanship 8.1 8.2 The influence of European standards 8.2 8.3 The Construction Products Regulations 2011 8.3 8.4 Materials and workmanship 8.4 8.5 Site preparation and moisture exclusion 8.8 9 Toxic substances (Part D) 9.1 9.1 Introduction 9.1 9.2 Cavity insulation 9.1 10 Sound insulation (Part E) 10.1 10.1 Introduction 10.1 10.2 Performance standards 10.4 10.3 Pre‐completion testing 10.9 10.4 Separating walls and their flanking constructions: New buildings 10.14 10.5 Separating floors and their flanking constructions: New buildings 10.37 10.6 Dwelling houses and flats formed by material change of use 10.53 10.7 Internal walls and floors for new buildings 10.61 10.8 Rooms for residential purposes 10.66 10.9 Robust Details: An alternative to pre‐completion testing 10.69 10.10 Reverberation in common parts of buildings 10.73 10.11 School acoustics 10.79 10.12 Calculation of sound transmission indices 10.79 10.13 The calculation of mass 10.86 10.14 Explanation of important terms 10.89 11 Ventilation (Part F) 11.1 11.1 Introduction 11.1 11.2 Definition and interpretation of terms 11.2 11.3 General principles 11.5 11.4 Part F: The requirements and their applicability 11.8 11.5 The ventilation of new dwellings 11.11 11.6 The ventilation of new buildings other than dwellings 11.29 11.7 Work on existing buildings 11.37 11.8 Performance‐based ventilation 11.39 11.9 Passive stack ventilation (PSV) system design 11.44 11.10 Ingress of external pollution 11.46 12 Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency (Part G) 12.1 12.1 Introduction 12.1 12.2 Definition and interpretation of terms 12.3 12.3 Part G1: Cold water supply 12.7 12.4 Part G2 and Regulation 36: Water efficiency 12.9 12.5 Part G3: Hot water supply and systems 12.12 12.6 Part G4: Sanitary conveniences and washing facilities 12.24 12.7 Part G5: Bathrooms 12.27 12.8 Part G6: Food preparation areas 12.27 13 Drainage and waste disposal (Part H) 13.1 13.1 Introduction 13.1 13.2 Repairs, alterations and discontinued use of drains and sewers 13.1 13.3 Sanitary pipework and drainage 13.4 13.4 Wastewater treatment systems and cesspools 13.38 13.5 Greywater and rainwater storage tanks 13.51 13.6 Rainwater drainage 13.52 13.7 Rainwater drainage below ground 13.60 13.8 Building over existing sewers 13.66 13.9 Separate systems of drainage 13.70 13.10 Solid waste storage 13.72 14 Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems (Part J) 14.1 14.1 Introduction 14.1 14.2 Interpretation 14.3 14.3 Rules for measurement 14.11 14.4 Checking the condition of combustion installations before use 14.11 14.5 Requirement J1: Air supply 14.13 14.6 Requirement J2: Discharge of products of combustion 14.23 14.7 Requirement J4: Protection of building against fire and heat 14.47 14.8 Repair and reuse of existing flues 14.62 14.9 Test methods 14.65 14.10 Requirement J5: Provision of information 14.69 14.11 Alternative means of compliance 14.71 14.12 Requirement J6: Protection of liquid fuel storage systems 14.72 14.13 Requirement J7: Protection against pollution 14.77 15 Protection from falling, collision and impact (Part K) 15.1 15.1 Introduction 15.1 15.2 Stairways, ladders and ramps (K1) 15.2 15.3 Application 15.2 15.4 Interpretation 15.3 15.5 General recommendations for stairways and ramps 15.5 15.6 Stairway construction 15.7 15.7 Internal and external ramps which form part of a building 15.13 15.8 Guarding of stairways, ramps and landings 15.14 15.9 Access to maintenance areas 15.16 15.10 Alternative approach to stairway design 15.17 15.11 Protection from falling 15.17 15.12 Vehicle barriers and loading bays 15.18 15.13 Protection against impact (with glazing) 15.19 15.14 Protection from collision with open windows, skylights or ventilators 15.22 15.15 Manifestation of glazing 15.25 15.16 Safe use of windows, skylights and ventilators 15.25 15.17 Safe access for cleaning glazed surfaces 15.27 15.18 Generally 15.28 15.19 Safe use of doors 15.29 15.20 Sources of further guidance 15.30 16 Conservation of fuel and power (Part L) 16.1 16.1 Introduction 16.1 16.2 Definition and interpretation of terms 16.2 16.3 The Buildings Regulations 2010 relevant to Part l 16.10 16.4 Part l: Exemptions and relaxations from Part l 16.18 16.5 Part L: The requirement and general applicability 16.25 16.6 Approved Document L1A: Conservation of fuel and power in new dwellings 16.26 16.7 Part L1B: Conservation of fuel and power in existing dwellings 16.46 16.8 Part L2A: Conservation of fuel and power in new buildings other than dwellings 16.57 16.9 Part L2B: Conservation of fuel and power in existing buildings other than dwellings 16.80 16.10 U‐values 16.95 16.11 Part L 2010 Wales 16.126 16.12 References 16.127 17 Access to and use of buildings (Part M) 17.1 17.1 Introduction 17.1 17.2 Interpretation 17.6 17.3 Application 17.9 17.4 Volume 1: Dwellings 17.10 17.5 Volume 2: Buildings other than dwellings 17.20 17.6 Means of escape in case of fire 17.50 17.7 In conclusion 17.50 17.8 Sources of further guidance 17.50 18 Electrical safety (Part P) 18.1 18.1 Introduction 18.1 18.2 Requirement P1 18.2 18.3 Design and installation 18.3 18.4 Application of Part P 18.4 18.5 Certification, inspection and testing 18.6 18.6 Interpretation 18.8 19 Security (Part Q) 19.1 19.1 Introduction 19.1 19.2 Interpretation 19.2 19.3 Requirement Q1: Unauthorised access 19.3 19.4 Requirement Q1: Performance 19.3 19.5 Doors 19.4 19.6 Windows 19.6 19.7 Bespoke timber secure doorsets 19.6 Index I. 1

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Book SynopsisWilliam R. McKay is a qualified solicitor and Senior Lecturer on the Legal Practice Course at London Metropolitan University.  He teaches Business Law and Practice, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, and Mediation.  He has also taught civil litigation, civil advocacy, opinion writing, drafting, and employment law on the Bar Vocational Course.  Helen E. Charlton (LL B and MA TEFL) has taught English as a foreign language for several leading language schools.  She teaches Business English to clients from major corporations and has worked in Japan. Grant Barsoumis a Senior Lecturer in Academic English and Academic Skills at London Metropolitan University.  In addition to his extensive experience in teaching English in the UK, Egypt and France, he has worked for over ten years as a translator and interpreter for the legal profession.  For the last ten years he has been teaching at universities with parTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface to the second edition Chapter 1: Academic writing Chapter 2: Reading law at university Chapter 3: Writing letters, e-mails and internal documents Chapter 4: Drafting legal documents for business Chapter 5: Drafting for court Chapter 6: Oral presentation skills Chapter 7: Interviewing and advising Chapter 8: Negotiation Chapter 9: Advocacy Appendix: Legal study and research guide Glossary Suggested answers to exercises

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Book SynopsisCourse Notes is designed to help you succeed in your law examinations and assessments. Each guide supports revision of an undergraduate and conversion GDL/CPE law degree module by demonstrating good practice in creating and maintaining ideal notes. Course Notes will support you in actively and effectively learning the material by guiding you through the demands of compiling the information you need. Written by expert lecturers who understand your needs with examination requirements in mind Covers key cases, legislation and principles clearly and concisely so you can recall information confidently Contains easy to use diagrams, definition boxes and work points  to help you understand difficult concepts Provides self test opportunities throughout for you to check your understanding Illustrates how to compile the ideal set of revision notes Covers the essential modules of study for undergraduate llb aTable of ContentsChapter 1: Initial Matters Chapter 2: The UK Constitution Chapter 3: Constitutional Conventions Chapter 4: Responsible Government and Accountability Chapter 5: Separation of Powers and Judicial Independence Chapter 6: Parliament and Supremacy Chapter 7: Monarchy and Prerogative Chapter 8: The Rule of Law Chapter 9: The European Union Chapter 10: Judicial Review 1: Introduction and Procedure Chapter 11: Judicial Review 2: Grounds for Judicial Review Chapter 12: The Convention and the Human Rights Act 1998 Chapter 13: Freedom of Expression

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Book SynopsisThis third edition of one of the leading textbooks on world trade law offers what is, in a number of ways, a unique perspective on this important subject. Combining the best aspects of both casebook and treatise, this comprehensive textbook provides detailed explanations and analysis of the law to help understand the issues as well as case extracts to offer a flavour of the judicial reasoning of trade adjudicators. Moreover, the book is truly global in outlook, being equally useful for students of international trade law in the UK, Europe, the US, Asia and elsewhere around the world. This updated edition includes in-depth discussions of the most recent developments in international trade jurisprudence, setting out important precedents that help establish the boundaries between global trade rules and domestic national autonomy. In this era, when political developments place even more importance on international trade, it will be essential reading for all students, scholars and practitioners in the field.Trade ReviewExcellent case and commentary book. -- Kirsten Ward * University of Liverpool *Excellent and detailed textbook on WTO Law. I certainly recommend it to all students choosing international trade law related assessment questions and research topics. -- Antal Berkes * University of Liverpool *Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction to the Legal and Economic Aspects of World Trade Regulation 1. Introduction to World Trade Law Part II: History, Institutional Aspects and the Relationship between World Trade Law, International Law and Domestic Law 2. The History and Institutions of the Multilateral Trading System 3. World Trade Law and International Law 4. World Trade Law and Domestic Law Part III: Dispute Settlement in the WTO 5. The Settlement of Disputes in the GATT/WTO Part IV: Traditional GATT Obligations 6. Border Measures: Tariffs and Quotas 7. Non-Discrimination: MFN and National Treatment Part V: GATT Exceptions 8. Bilateral/Regional Trade Agreements 9. The Article XX ‘General Exceptions’: Health, the Environment, Compliance Measures, Public Morals and More Part VI: Remedies for Fair and Unfair Trade 10. Subsidies and Countervailing Measures 11. Dumping and Anti-dumping Measures 12. Safeguards Part VII: Beyond Trade in Goods: Domestic Regulation, Services, Investment, Procurement and Intellectual Property 13. The SPS and TBT Agreements 14. Trade in Services 15. Trade and Investment 16. Government Procurement 17. Trade and Intellectual Property: The TRIPS Agreement Part VIII: Social Policy Issues 18. Developing Countries in the Multilateral Trading System 19. Linkages between Trade and Social Policies

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Book SynopsisThis ground-breaking book addresses the challenge of regulatory delivery, defined as the way that regulatory agencies operate in practice to achieve the intended outcomes of regulation. Regulatory reform is moving beyond the design of regulation to address what good regulatory delivery looks like. The challenge in practice is to operate a regulatory regime that is both appropriate and effective. Questions of how regulations are received and applied by those whose behaviour they seek to control, and the way they are enforced, are vital in securing desired regulatory outcomes. This book, written by and for practitioners of regulatory delivery, explains the Regulatory Delivery Model, developed by Graham Russell and his team at the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The model sets out a framework to steer improvements to regulatory delivery, comprising three prerequisites for regulatory agencies to be able to operate effectively (Governance Frameworks, Accountability and Culture) and three practices for regulatory agencies to be able to deliver societal outcomes (Outcome Measurement, Risk-based Prioritisation and Intervention Choices). These elements are explored by an international group of experts in regulatory delivery reform, with case studies from around the world. Regulatory Delivery is the first product of members of the International Network for Delivery of Regulation.Trade ReviewThe book is a must-read for regulators at all levels of government. For regulatory practitioners working at the frontlines, the chapters on regulatory practices will likely be of most interest. For those working in managerial positions in regulatory agencies, the chapters on prerequisites will likely have the most insights. Yet, as the authors of the Regulatory Delivery Model explain (in exceptionally clear language) all these aspects impact each other. Contrary to some of the other books that I have discussed on this blog, Regulatory Delivery provides regulators with an easy heuristic to work with. * New Zealand Government Regulatory Practice Initiative *Table of ContentsPART ONE WHY DELIVERY? Introduction Graham Russell 1. The Rationale for Regulatory Delivery Graham Russell and Christopher Hodges 2. The Regulatory Delivery Model Graham Russell PART TWO THE REGULATORY DELIVERY MODEL Prerequisites: Governance Frameworks 3. Governance Frameworks Graham Russell and Helen Kirkman 4. The Delegated Administrative Authority Model, a Radical Alternative Governance Framework from Ontario, Canada Srikanth Mangalam 5. Code-based Approaches, the Use of Codes to Change the Behaviour of Regulators in the UK Helen Kirkman and Paul Sanderson 6. Transparency Approaches, Changing the Role of Supervisory Institutions in Lithuania Giedrius Kadziauskas Prerequisites: Accountability 7. Accountability Graham Russell and Helen Kirkman 8. Better Business for All, an Approach to Building Local Capability for Collaboration and Accountability Martin Traynor and Kathryn Preece 9. Primary Authority as a Mechanism for Strengthening Regulator Consistency and Accountability Duncan Johnson Prerequisites: Culture 10. Culture Graham Russell and Helen Kirkman 11. Cooperative Approaches: The Work of the Inspection Council in the Netherlands Rob Velders 12. Culture as a Transformation Tool, the Experience of the Environment Protection Authority in Victoria, Australia Chris Webb Practices: Outcome Measurement 13. Outcome Measurement Graham Russell and Helen Kirkman 14. The Impacts and Outcomes Toolkit, Getting to the Outcomes of Regulatory Services Christian van Stolk and Tom Ling 15. The Impact of Inspections, Measuring Outcomes from Occupational Safety and Health Inspections Florentin Blanc and Giuliana Cola Practices: Risk-based Prioritisation 16. Risk-based Prioritisation Graham Russell and Helen Kirkman 17. Effective Environmental Regulation, the Use of Risk-based Permitting, Compliance Approaches and Associated Charging Schemes Paul Leinster and Simon Pollard 18. The Find-IT Tool, an Approach to Evidence-Led Targeted Interventions David Snowball, Joseph Januszewski, Mike Calcutt, Michael Bone and Phil Preece 19. Regulating Quality Outputs, an Approach Based on Provision of Data to Drive Behaviour Marcus Rink Practices: Intervention Choices 20. Intervention Choices Graham Russell and Helen Kirkman 21. Consumer Empowerment, Providing Information from Food Inspections in Ways that Enable Consumer Behaviour Erica Sheward and Mariam Shkubuliani 22. Ethical Business Regulation, a New Understanding of the Power of Trust-Based Relationships Christopher Hodges and Ruth Steinholtz 23. Standards-based Regulation, the Role of Standards and Accreditation in Regulatory Delivery 9 Scott Steedman, Matt Gantley and Richard Sanders PART THREE INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICE EXAMPLES 24. Regulatory Delivery in Brazil: Past and Future Marcelo Pacheco dos Guaranys 25. Lessons from Creating a Consolidated Inspection Agency in Mongolia Jigjidmaa Dugeree, Giuliana Cola, Florentin Blanc and Giuseppa Ottimofi ore 26. Harmonising Delivery at National and Local Levels in the Philippines Ariel Francisco Faraon and Nestor Ian Favila Fiedalan PART FOUR REFLECTIONS 27. Reflections on Regulatory Delivery: Evolution and Future Christopher Hodges

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Book SynopsisWhat effect do robots, algorithms, and online platforms have on the world of work? Using case studies and examples from across the EU, the UK, and the US, this book provides a compass to navigate this technological transformation as well as the regulatory options available, and proposes a new map for the era of radical digital advancements. From platform work to the gig-economy and the impact of artificial intelligence, algorithmic management, and digital surveillance on workplaces, technology has overwhelming consequences for everyone’s lives, reshaping the labour market and straining social institutions. Contrary to preliminary analyses forecasting the threat of human work obsolescence, the book demonstrates that digital tools are more likely to replace managerial roles and intensify organisational processes in workplaces, rather than opening the way for mass job displacement. Can flexibility and protection be reconciled so that legal frameworks uphold innovation? How can we address the pervasive power of AI-enabled monitoring? How likely is it that the gig-economy model will emerge as a new organisational paradigm across sectors? And what can social partners and political players do to adopt effective regulation? Technology is never neutral. It can and must be governed, to ensure that progress favours the many. Digital transformation can be an essential ally, from the warehouse to the office, but it must be tested in terms of social and political sustainability, not only through the lenses of economic convenience. Your Boss Is an Algorithm offers a guide to explore these new scenarios, their promises, and perils.Trade ReviewTechnology is fundamentally revolutionising the world of work - in this magisterial contribution, Aloisi and De Stefano traverse the impact of innovation on jobs, from the prospect of full automation to platform work and future-proofing labour law. It will be of great value to scholars and practitioners in law, labour market economics, and beyond. * Jeremias Adams-Prassl, Professor of Law, Oxford University, UK *Your Boss is an Algorithm is an indispensable resource to anyone thinking about how to understand and govern technology at work. Aloisi and De Stefano provide brilliant—and urgent—analysis of platform labor and the role of artificial intelligence in constraining our collective futures. But more critically, they provide a ‘future-proof’ framework to regulate innovation. * Veena Dubal, Professor of Law, University of California Hastings College of the Law, USA *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Navigating Uncharted Waters I. A Future Without Work? Raining on the ‘Full Automation’ Parade A. The ‘Robocalypse’ is Postponed to a Later Date II. The Digital is Political. Adopting a ‘Human in Command’ Approach 2. A Changing Labour Market I. The Consequences for the ‘Jobs that Remain’ II. Technology at Work A. Smart Robots, IoT and Manufacturing: Mind the Machines with Minds B. Remote Work, Out of Sight and Out of Place? Beyond the Pandemic Panopticon C. Selective Affinities: Matchmaking is the New Recruiting III. Work at the Service of Technology A. ‘People are Numbers’: Count or be Counted B. Working under the Algorithmic Boss C. Beating AI at its Own Game 3. Social Rights in the Digital Age I. What We Talk About When We Talk About ‘Platform Work’ (And Why Do We Talk About it So Much?) II. ‘What is Mine is Yours’. Doublespeak and the Mythology of Sharing A. Workers on Tap and Untapped Appetites B. The Platform Paradigm, Rethinking the Master–Server Dialectic C. The European Way: Strengthening the Social Dimension Step by Step III. Labour Law between Obsolescence and Resistance A. Regulation, Flexibility and the ‘Spirit’ of Innovation B. Moving Towards a Universal Model of Protection for Modern Times? C. The Big Family of Non-Standard Forms of Employment Conclusions: A Job Well Done I. Future-Proof Labour Law A. Universal Basic Income, Radical Measures in Search of Sustainability B. Collective Voice versus Digital Despotism: Negotiating the Algorithm C. And They Lived Happily and Connected Ever after: Saving the Digital Transformation from Itself

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Book SynopsisDo animals have legal rights? This pioneering book tells readers everything they need to know about animal rights law. Using straightforward examples from over 30 legal systems from both the civil and common law traditions, and based on popular courses run by the authors at the Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights, the book takes the reader from the earliest anti-cruelty laws to modern animal welfare laws, to recent attempts to grant basic rights and personhood to animals. To help readers understand this legal evolution, it explains the ethics, legal theory, and social issues behind animal rights and connected topics such as property, subjecthood, dignity, and human rights. The book’s companion website (bloomsbury.pub/animal-rights-law) provides access to briefs on the latest developments in this fast-changing area, and gives readers the tools to investigate their own legal systems with a list of key references to the latest cases, legislation, and jurisdiction-specific bibliographic references. Rich in exercises and study aids, this easy-to-use introduction is a prime resource for students from all disciplines and for anyone else who wants to understand how animals are protected by the law.Trade ReviewI think this is an absolutely fantastic book and will be a great resource for students. -- Russil Durrant * Victoria University of Wellington *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Current Legal Status of Animals I. Introduction II. The Property Status of Animals III. Legislation Protecting Animals IV. Constitutional Law V. International Law VI. Animal Protection Laws in Practice VII. Conclusion 2. Welfarism vs Abolitionism, a Dichotomy? I. Introduction II. Classic Welfarism III. Abolitionism IV. New Welfarism V. Beyond the Dichotomy VI. Conclusion 3. Philosophical Foundations of Animal Rights I. Introduction II. Peter Singer’s Utilitarianism III. Tom Regan’s Deontological Approach IV. Martha Nussbaum’s Capabilities Approach V. Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka’s Political Theory VI. Critical Approaches to Animal Rights VII. Conclusion 4. The Legal Theory of Animal Rights I. Introduction II. Are Animals Fit to have Legal Rights? III. Do Animals Already have Legal Rights? IV. Would Animals Need to Become Legal Persons? V. Conclusion 5. Animal Rights and Human Rights I. Introduction II. Should Only Humans have Human Rights? III. Should Animals have Similar Rights to Humans? IV. How Could Human and Animal Rights be Reconciled Legally? V. Conclusion 6. Animal Rights in Litigation I. Introduction II. Animals and the Issue of Legal Standing to Bring an Action III. Animals as Subjects of Habeas Corpus IV. Fundamental Rights and Personhood Litigation Beyond Habeas Corpus V. Conclusion 7. Animal Rights in Legislation I. Introduction II. Domestic Proposals for Animal Rights Laws III. International Proposals for Animal Rights Laws IV. Drafting Animal Rights Laws V. Conclusion 8. Animal Rights as a Social Justice Movement I. Introduction II. The Animal Rights Movement as Abolitionist III. Animal Rights and Connections with Other Rights Movements IV. Learning Lessons V. Conclusion Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this groundbreaking book looks at the key debates and issues in media law, a fast-developing area of scholarship that raises many high-profile and controversial questions.Recent issues include the privacy rights of public figures, the use of legal tools to silence critics, the right to access information held by public bodies, the political power of media owners, the future of public service broadcasting and the regulation of the digital media. The chapters examine the rights to reputation and privacy, the administration of justice, the role of government censorship, the protection of the newsgathering process, the regulation of the media and the impact of digital communications.The analysis is grounded in an account of media freedom that looks at the important democratic functions performed by the media and journalism. Examining various key themes, the book shows how those functions continue to evolve in a changing political culture and

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Book SynopsisThe 2nd edition of Green and Gardner's Tort Law textbook provides students with a clear overview of tort law with focus and precision. It includes clear explanations of core legal principles and recent legal developments with lively discussions of key academic perspectives. Extended problem questions, flowcharts and relatable examples help students to understand how law works in a practical context and prepares them for success in assignments and exams. Engaging pedagogical features, such as Viewpoint' and Making Connections', encourage students to develop their own critical thinking practice and appreciate how tort law interacts with other areas of the core law curriculum.Practical and student-friendly with engaging visual features, Tort Law is an essential companion for all undergraduate tort law modules, for students of all abilities.Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsbury.pub/tort-law-2e. These resources

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Book SynopsisAre you fed up with the divided and unequal society or suffocating laws and regulations of the country where you live? Ever dreamed of starting your own country or just want to understand how that happens? In this refreshing new book, Matt Qvortrup provides a step-by-step guide to forming an independent country, from organising a referendum and winning it, to receiving official international recognition, establishing a currency and even entering the Eurovision song contest. The book delves into the legal, economic and political problems of creating new states, using historical examples and anecdotes from all over the world to illustrate the obstacles to these campaigns. Qvortrup recounts his globetrotting experiences as an expert consultant on referendums to give a no-nonsense explanation of the many hurdles and barriers, as well as the opportunities for those who want to break free.Trade Review‘I want to break free is the unapologetic book of political independence movements, by an advisor who has both global, ground-level political experience and encyclopaedic historic knowledge. Would-be states need this book as much as existing states in danger of runaway nations. If you are neither of these, you will simply find this book immeasurably informative and entertaining.’Dahlia Scheindlin, PhD., international political consultant and foreign affairs analyst'Matt Qvortrup’s concise book provides an expert guide to the practical issues of making a country formally independent, self-governing and part of the community of democratic nation-states. Myths are challenged, and historic and contemporary examples drawn from, which are relevant to how we make sense of independence in the age of interindependence. Essential reading for anyone with an interest in self-government in Scotland, Catalonia and elsewhere.'Gerry Hassan, Professor of Social Change, Glasgow Caledonian University and author of Scotland Rising: The Case for Independence'Full of insight and rich detail, Matt Qvortrup’s important new book provides an engaged and wonderfully engaging study of the passions and politics of state making.'Professor Alastair Bonnett, author of Off The Map and Beyond The Map'This book is a pearl within the study of secessionism that could only be written by someone knowing both the realpolitik of state-making and the depths of the multiple academic debates on this topic.'Marc Sanjaume-Calvet, Regional & Federal Studies'A good, well-written, practical survey of much of the law, politics, & economics of secession which should be informative to secessionists and counter-secessionists both.'Mark McGeoghegan, doctoral researcher at the University of Glasgow'Overall, this book is refreshing and excellent, making it easy to recommend. It renders visible and accessible to a wider audience things that would be easily recognisable to specialists. For those of us outside of the small circles of the Scottish and British insider political classes, looking in from diverse standpoints, I want to break free clearly explains what is possible and, in general terms, how. It doesn’t play down how hard it is, and it doesn’t dumb down nor back down from the difficult issues. In thinking about ‘the now’ and the ‘not yet’ in Scotland, such a pragmatic contribution is very welcome.'Hannah Graham, Bella Caledonia'How does a would-be nation become a legitimate, internationally recognized state? This short, accessible book is framed as a step-by-step guide to nation-building. In it, Matt Qvortrup paints secessionism as a very public divorce; or, at least, a trial separation.'Kerryn Baker, Australian National University -- .Table of ContentsIntroduction1 A brief history of self-determination and the making of new states2 Start me up: how to establish a movement and win support3 What’s law got to do with it? The legal side of creating a new state4 The power and the passion: the international politics of creating a new state5 Constitution building: rebuilding the ship at sea6 Shake your money maker: the economics of becoming a new countryConclusions: bringing it all back homeIndex

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Book SynopsisA TABLET AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BOOK OF THE YEAR Shortlisted for the Wingate Literary Prize ‘A tremendous feat of storytelling, propelled by numerous twists and revelations, yet anchored by a deep moral seriousness . . . Enthralling‘ Guardian Across the world the last Nazi trials are winding their way through the courts. Nearly a century on from the Holocaust, survivors are still asked to give proof – and, in an era of rising revisionism and denialism, have their stories questioned. In this spellbinding debut, Linda Kinstler investigates both her family story and the archives of ten nations to ask: what does it take to prove history in our uncertain century? 'Reminds us of the dangerous instability of truth and testimony' Anne Applebaum 'Such a brilliant book – I couldn't put it down‘ Lea Ypi, author of Free 'Outstanding' Philippe Sands, author of East West Street ‘Astonishing‘ Patrick Radden Keefe, author of Empire of PainTrade ReviewVictims and perpetrators meet in Kinstler’s bloodline, but family history is only one strand of a remarkable book that braids together her own rigorously reported investigations in 10 countries with the survivors’ eight-decade quest for justice and poetic meditations on such subjects as history, law, Latvian identity, Franz Kafka and the politics of remembrance. This is a tremendous feat of storytelling, propelled by numerous twists and revelations, yet anchored by a deep moral seriousness * Guardian *Combines meticulous historical research with philosophical inquiries into nationalism, holocaust denial, guilt and the burden of proof. This is an invaluable and highly readable account of not only one family’s story, but also of a period on the cusp of passing from living memory * New Internationalist *[A] remarkable new book . . . There is a complex and powerful family story here . . . Asks large questions about the capacity of historical and legal practice to encompass the moral horror of the Holocaust, and about what justice is, or has ever been, possible * The Critic *Linda Kinstler has achieved something truly unusual: a book that captures the paradoxes and nuances of memory politics in contemporary Eastern Europe, while at the same time invoking the trauma that past tragedies leave on individuals and families. Using rigorous, evocative prose, she reminds us of the dangerous instability of truth and testimony, and the urgent need, in the 21st century, to keep telling the history of the 20th -- Anne ApplebaumObviously a masterpiece. A book that makes the Holocaust fresh, slipping seamlessly between story, thinking, politics, poetry and the personal -- Peter Pomerantsev, author of THIS IS NOT PROPAGANDABefore reading (devouring) Come to This Court and Cry, I wouldn't have thought a book like this was even possible. A moving family portrait on top of a sensational whodunit murder on top of a brilliant mediation on memory, the law, and identity? And yet here it is. Linda Kinstler has threaded the needle. This book is many things, and yet it fits together perfectly . . . It's a marvel -- Menachem Kaiser, author of PLUNDERFirst I was moved, then I was gripped and now I am haunted by Linda Kinstler's astonishing new book -- Ben Judah, author of THIS IS LONDONThe atrocities of the twentieth century have still not passed, still less the effects of the period’s most pernicious secrets. Now a new generation is reckoning with the crimes of the Holocaust and the dark shadows of the Cold War. In this brilliant and compelling book, Linda Kinstler takes us back to Latvia, to her family history, and to a question which – in our new age of fascist-tolerance – is more urgent still: what is justice? -- Lyndsey StonebridgeImplicit in Kinstler’s heart-breaking narrative is a key question. How, when the victims of these hideous crimes are all gone, can we uphold the truth and deny the deniers? -- Julia Boyd, author of TRAVELLERS IN THE THIRD REICHIn this searching and powerful book, Linda Kinstler sets out to solve the mystery of her grandfather's role in the genocide of Latvia’s Jews during World War II. But the questions she ends up confronting – about national pride, the need for heroes and the elusiveness of the past – couldn't be more relevant in the 21st century. Come to the Court and Cry is an exemplary work of investigative journalism and historical research, showing why writers like Kinstler are needed now more than ever -- Adam KirschIn her completely absorbing and profound debut, Linda Kinstler sets out to solve a mystery – journeying from a murder scene in Uruguay to the former killing fields of Europe to unravel a family secret about her late grandfather – and in the process unearths vexing questions about the past and how we understand it. Part detective story, part family history, part probing inquiry into how best to reckon with the horrors of a previous century, Come To This Court and Cry is bracingly original, beautifully written, and haunting. An astonishing book -- Patrick Radden KeefeA powerful and very moving account of the aftermath of the Holocaust in Latvia, & the value and meaning of different kinds of evidence, by [Linda Kinstler]. Highly recommended. -- Richard OvendenCome to This Court and Cry is a reminder that memory is fallible, that the desire for forgetting is strong and that, when it comes to a subject so bitterly contested for so long, truth is all the more unstable -- Caroline Moorehead * Literary Review *Exploring the tension between the justice of the courtroom and the retribution of assassination, the logic of the law and the frailty of memory, Linda Kinstler’s intelligent and thoughtful study Come to This Court and Cry utilises the story of Latvia’s wartime experience to meditate on the limits of the postwar reckoning with the Final Solution -- Mark Mazower * Times Literary Supplement *The book, Ms. Kinstler’s first, is an exquisite exploration into ‘how the memory of the Holocaust extends into the present and acts upon it’ -- Tunku Varadarajan * Wall Street Journal *In this gripping book, author Kinstler asks: was my grandfather a war criminal? … Kinstler chronicles her tireless investigation into anything she can glean about the life (and death) of grandfather Boris. At times, it acquires the qualities of an Agatha Christie spy novel. But she also raises fundamental philosophical issues … the gripping volume ends with more questions than answers -- Daniel Snowman * Jewish Chronicle *There has never been a better time to read a book such as this…As a historian, she is engaged in neither flight nor fight. She skillfully invites readers into the complexity of her craft * Sydney Morning Herald *Avoiding any simplistic or definitive conclusions, Kinstler provides a model of deep historical research and fluid, engaging narrative * New York Journal of Books *[A]n exquisite exploration * Wall Street Journal *She traces its twists and turns with patience, care, and a burning sense of integrity, bringing the reader into an answerless place between conflicting witness testimonies, between history and literary narratives, and between what is recorded as evidence and what is otherwise passed down or felt * Jewish Currents *[A] gripping debut … a deeply researched, engrossing and important look at how Holocaust stories have been passed down and altered * Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisTaking a unique and critical approach to the study of Public Law, this book explores the main topics in UK Public Law from a range of underexplored perspectives and amplifies the voices of scholars who are underrepresented in the field. As such, it represents a much-needed complement to traditional textbooks in Public Law. Including insights from a diverse list of contributors, the book: • Enriches students’ understanding of the dynamics that emerge within public law; • Highlights the impact of historical and societal inequities on public law norms; • Demonstrates the ways in which those norms may impact minorities and perpetuate inequalities. With most chapters written by underrepresented or minoritised persons in the field, this text offers students a critical, rich, and insightful approach to public law.Table of ContentsIntroduction ~ Se-shauna Wheatle and Elizabeth O’Loughlin Part I: Constitutional Structures and Concepts 1. The Rule of Law and Racial Difference in the British Empire ~ Kanika Sharma 2. Parliamentary Supremacy and the People ~ Donal K. Coffey 3. Strong Executive, Weak Parliament? ~ Paul F. Scott 4. Legislating for Seismic Events: An Examination of the Role of Delegated Legislation ~ Alexandra Sinclair 5. Scotland, Devolution and Independence: A Union at its Limits? ~ Coree Brown Swan 6. Diverse Voices in the Judiciary ~ Alysia Blackham Part II: The Individual and the State 7. The Begum Case, Discretion and Parliamentary Sovereignty: Unmaking the Constitutional Subject ~ Devyani Prabhat 8. Racialisation in UK Counterterrorism Law and Policy ~ Tufyal Choudhury 9. Racism, Law and the Police: Over 50 Years of Anti-discrimination Law and Policing ~ Ben Bowling and Shruti Iyer 10. The Administration of Social Security Benefits: Gendered Implications ~ Ciara Fitzpatrick 11. Administrative Violence: First-Instance Decision Making in Sexual Diversity Asylum Claims ~ Alex Powell A More Diverse Public Law: Suggested Further Reading

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Book SynopsisEPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. In principle, couples getting married in England and Wales can choose to do so in a way that reflects their beliefs. In practice, the possibility of doing so varies considerably depending on the religious or non-religious beliefs they hold. To demonstrate this divergence, this book draws on the accounts of 170 individuals who had, or led, a wedding ceremony outside the legal framework. The authors examine what these ceremonies can tell us about how couples want to marry, and what aspects of the current law preclude them from doing so. This new evidence shows how the current law does not reflect social understandings of what makes a wedding meaningful. As recommended by the Law Commission, reform is urgently needed.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Anglican, Quaker, and Jewish Weddings 3. Christian Weddings in Registered Places of Worship 4. Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist Weddings in Registered Places of Worship 5. Choices and Constraints Where Couples Do Not Share Religious Beliefs 6. Paganism and the Desire To Be Married Outdoors 7. Belief in Humanist Ceremonies 8. Personalisation and Belief: The Role of the Independent Celebrant 9. Ceremonies Led by Friends and Family 10. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisIn 2014, France lost part of the control of its nuclear power plants to the United States. Frédéric Pierucci, former senior executive of one of Alstom's power company subsidiaries, found himself at the heart of this state scandal. His story goes to the very core of how he plotted the key features of the secret economic war that the United States is waging in Europe. And after being silenced for a long time, he has decided, with the help of journalist Matthieu Aron, to reveal all.In April 2013, Frédéric Pierucci was arrested in New York by the FBI and accused of bribery. The US authorities imprisoned him for more than two years - including fourteen months in a notorious maximum-security prison. In doing so, they forced Alstom to pay the biggest financial penalty ever imposed by the United States. In the end, Alstom also gave up areas of control to General Electric, its biggest American competitor.Frédéric's story unpacks how the United States is using corporate law as an economic weapon against its own allies. One after the other, some of the world's largest companies are being actively destabilised to the benefit of the US, in acts of economic sabotage that seem to be the beginning of what's to come...Trade ReviewA cautionary tale for globe-trotting executives at multinational companies * Bloomberg *A legal thriller * Le Figaro *An extraordinary French industrial saga...a testimony that sends shivers down your spine * Le Journal du Dimanche *This is more a tale of war than a thriller. A 'covert economic war' waged by the United States to weaken U.S. companies' competition * La Croix *A wake-up call for all managers working for international companies... A warning sign for all those multinational companies that risk getting on the radar of the American justice system * Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung *

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Book Synopsis'A forensic, riveting account of a wondrous and principled advocate' Philippe Sands'Well-written, deeply researched and wholly gripping' The Spectator'Meticulously researched' The Times'Kentridge is one of many lawyers to whom I will forever be in debt, and whose everyday fights against injustice should inspire us all' David LammySydney Kentridge carved out a reputation as South Africa's most prominent anti-apartheid advocate - his story is entwined with the country's emergence from racial injustice and oppression. He is the only advocate to have acted for three winners of the Nobel Peace Prize - Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Chief Albert Lutuli. Already world-famous for his landmark cases including the Treason Trial of Nelson Mandela and the other leading members of the ANC, the inquiry into the Sharpeville massacre, and the inquest into the death of Steve Biko, he then became England's premier advocate.Through the great set-pieces of the legal struggle against apartheid - cases which made the headlines not just in South Africa, but across the world - this biography is a portrait of enduring moral stature.Trade ReviewWell-written, deeply researched and wholly gripping -- The SpectatorMeticulously researched -- The TimesKentridge is not only one of the finest advocates of all time, he is also one of the finest men -- Lady HaleThe barrister's barrister . . . a moral stature that no amount of moral forensic technique can impersonate -- Lord Jonathan SumptionOne of the greatest lawyers of our times - a legal titan -- Lady Helena KennedyA good read . . . well-researched. It can be recommended as a short introduction to the horrific nature of the ancien régime and the risks run and suffering borne by its opponents, as they emerge through the prism of the South African legal system -- Daily TelegraphIn all of [Grant's] chapters, the role of fearless hugely skilled advocacy in creating a belief that the rule of law matters is luminously documented . . . Grant's description of Kentridge's cross-examination of State witnesses who were cynically employed to convict opponents of the apartheid regime should be compulsory reading -- The Daily MaverickIn November [2022], [Sydney] Kentridge will mark his 100th birthday, and Grant's in-depth research sets the scene for a celebration of a remarkable legal tactician -- Farmer's WeeklyThomas Grant KC has performed a real service by enabling us to get a vivid sense of some of Kentridge's most important cases . . . This is a powerful, but easy, read -- New Law JournalA forensic, riveting account of a wondrous and principled advocate -- Philippe Sands

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Book SynopsisThis is the real stuff. It''s about the people who make the decisions on how cases are handled, the different units and bureaus in the prosecutor''s office, and takes the reader into "the room where it happens," the place where decisions are made at the highest level and where policy is set.Written from a prosecutor''s standpoint, this book touches on the relevant and timely issues facing the country and law enforcement today. It deals with police and prosecutor relationships, drug legalization, the opioid crisis, and dealing with violent juvenile crime.

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Book SynopsisThis is the nation’s first and oldest casebook on securities regulation. This edition has been streamlined for easier use, but it continues to provide instructors and students with the full range of tools for the in-depth study of securities regulation. It has been revised and updated to take into account the following: Initial coin offerings and sales of other crypto-assets Changes in the primary and secondary capital markets, including high frequency trading Certain amendments to the public disclosure requirements Amendments to the limited offering exemptions The ongoing debate around elements of Rule 10b–5 Regulation Best Interest Recent Supreme Court cases, including their implications for certain civil litigation and the SEC’s continued reliance on administrative proceedings

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Book SynopsisEnsure peace of mind for you and your loved ones with the After I'm Gone Organizer!The After I'm Gone Organizer is your essential companion for ensuring your loved ones are well-prepared for the unexpected. This comprehensive planner empowers you to record vital personal, medical, contact, financial, insurance, security, and account information, all in one secure place. With ample space to express your final wishes and expert tips from a licensed attorney well-versed in real estate contracts and local municipal laws, this easy-to-use guide is designed to help you gather and organize your important information and documents.END OF LIFE PLANNER INCLUDES SPACE TO WRITE DOWN KEY INFORMATION:PersonalContactsMedicalWhat to Do When You Pass Away and Funeral PlanningDependentsFinancesPersonal PropertyBusinessInsuranceBeneficiariesDevices & AccountsPetsImportant Documents and RegistrationsLast WishesDon't leave your loved ones guessing—leave behind a legacy of preparedness and clarity with the After I'm Gone Organizer.

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Book SynopsisA landmark work of political and legal philosophy, Ronald Dworkin's Taking Rights Seriously was acclaimed as a major work on its first publication in 1977 and remains profoundly influential in the 21st century. A forceful statement of liberal principles - championing the legal, moral and political rights of the individual against the state - Dworkin demolishes prevailing utilitarian and legal-positivist approaches to jurisprudence. Developing his own theory of adjudication, he applies this to controversial public issues, from civil disobedience to positive discrimination. Elegantly written and cuttingly insightful, Taking Rights Seriously is one of the most important works of public thought of the last fifty years.Table of ContentsIntroduction \ 1. Jurisprudence \ 2. The Model of Rules I \ 3. The Model of Rules II \ 4. Hard Cases \ 5. Constitutional Cases \ 6. Justice and Rights \ 7. Taking Rights Seriously \ 8. Civil Disobedience \ 9. Reverse Discrimination \ 10. Liberty and Moralism \ 11. Liberty and Liberalism \ 12. What Rights Do We Have? \ 13. Can Rights Be Controversial? \ Appendix: A Reply to Critics \ Index.

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Book SynopsisFully updated, this long-established and popular book assists practitioners with the preparation of wills for the most commonly encountered situations. The concise and accessible text combines practical tools and expert guidance.

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Book SynopsisSRA Investigations is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to the law and practice relating to investigations by the SRA.

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Book SynopsisThe Solicitor's Handbook is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the common law and regulations governing the conduct of solicitors. The 2024 edition has been updated to take account of all the key developments which have taken place since the publication of the 2022 edition.

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Book SynopsisAS RECOMMENDED ON THE TROJAN HORSE AFFAIR PODCASTWhy are Muslim men portrayed as inherently violent? Does the veil violate women's rights? Is Islam stopping Muslims from integrating?Across western societies, Muslims are perhaps more misunderstood than any other minority. How did we get here? In this landmark book, Tawseef Khan draws on history, memoir and original research to show what it is really like to live as a Muslim in the West. With unflinching honesty, he dismantles stereotypes from inside and outside the faith, and explores why many are so often wrong about even the most basic facts. Bold and provocative, Muslim, Actually is both a wake-up call for non-believers and a passionate new framework for Muslims to navigate a world that is often set against themMuslim, Actually was previously published in 2021 in hardback under the title The Muslim Problem.Trade ReviewI can't recommend this sober, level-headed and highly readable book too highly. It painstakingly dismantles the poisonous myths about Muslims spread in the British media and on the far right. I read it at a sitting and learnt something new from every page. * Peter Oborne, author and journalist *A thoughtful, exploratory, candid, passionate and thoroughly modern book on migration, identity, individuality, integration and faith, reflecting on what it means to be a member of the religion we both belong to. * The i *This is a remarkable, insightful, searingly honest book on how British Muslims live and feel and think, and how one can be a happy and fulfilled Muslim in a world so frequently defined by Islamicist extremists and racists. For me, a progressive Muslim, it was like finding an oasis of intelligence and truths, of hope and possibilities. * Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, author and journalist *Meticulously researched and thought-provoking... an utterly convincing treatise on Muslim identity... Even readers who consider themselves sympathetic and well informed should find food for thought in the depth of analysis Khan offers... the book's defining characteristics are humanity and hope. * Business Post *Timely, urgent and eloquent. An honest and well-researched exploration of how biases, stereotypes and prejudices affect identity both from within and outside the Muslim community. * Pragya Agarwal, author of Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias *Powerful and disturbing. This deeply personal and forensically researched book exposes the stain of Islamophobia that has long festered in British society * Chris Atkins, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Bit of a Stretch *A vital exploration of Islamophobia. I learned so much from reading this book. Tawseef Khan has given us an insightful, intelligent and intimate discussion of issues we all need to grapple with. * Jeffrey Boakye, author of Black, Listed *A bracing and brilliant book. From women's rights to terrorism, [Muslim, Actually] takes apart misconceptions and shows what it's really like to be a Muslim today. By placing Islamophobia in a historical context, Khan gives powerful insights into one of the most hotly-contested and topical issues of our times. * Reza Aslan, author of No God But God *Through an eclectic and powerful mix of personal memoir and first-hand reporting, Tawseef Khan shows the unique challenges faced by British Muslims as they seek to remedy decades of fear-baiting media narratives and government policy that have negatively impacted their communities. * Hussein Kesvani, journalist *A vital and timely book for those who wish to engage more honestly with Muslims and for those Muslims struggling with their identity in 21st century Britain. * Tez Ilyas, author of The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 ¾ *Essential reading... a blisteringly honest account of what it means to be a Muslim today and a much-needed corrective to prejudice. * Magid Magid, author and former Lord Mayor of Sheffield *A powerful book demystifying the Islamic experience and a must read for those wishing to expand their world view beyond stereotypes. * Asifa Lahore, Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen *Table of Contents0: Introduction 1: 'Muslims Don't Integrate' 2: 'Islam Is Violent' 3: 'Muslim Men Are Threatening' 4: 'Islam Hates Women' 5: 'Islam Is Homophobic' 6: Conclusion: The Muslim Problem

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Book SynopsisFrom the popular ecology writer comes aninspiring and practical call to restore nature.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first work in the English language to deal specifically with the subjects of equity and fairness in Islamic law. Prof M H Kamali takes these concepts back to their origin in the Qur''an, the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad and the era of the Companions of the Prophet in the first two centuries of Islam. This is followed by discussions of equity as a basis for the formulation of Islamic law and a comparison between it and other concepts essential for law making such as general consensus, analogical reasoning and considerations of public interest. Part Two of Equity and Fairness in Islam is an attempt to apply the concepts of equity and fairness to certain issues of contemporary concern and especially to commercial transactions. The issues raised here are related to Islamic banking, sale transactions, charitable endowments, pensions funds and other long-term saving accounts. Equity and Fairness in Islam can be read in conjunction with M H Kamali''s titles especially Islamic Commercial Law.

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