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Change the law to make sexual activity by deception illegal, say experts
The law must be toughened up to make intentionally deceiving a person into engaging in sexual activity a crime, according to a new report published today.
The law must be toughened up to make intentionally deceiving a person into engaging in sexual activity a crime, according to a new report published today.
Iran executions and the role of ’revolutionary courts’
Professor Simon Rice from Sydney Law School explains the role of Iran's 'revolutionary courts' in the suppression of widespread protests following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody in September 2022.
Professor Simon Rice from Sydney Law School explains the role of Iran's 'revolutionary courts' in the suppression of widespread protests following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody in September 2022.
Staying safe on nights out
UCL is very concerned about reports of spiking of drinks and by injection across the UK. Find out what UCL and Students' Union UCL are doing to help you stay safe when you're on a night out, and what support is available to you.
UCL is very concerned about reports of spiking of drinks and by injection across the UK. Find out what UCL and Students' Union UCL are doing to help you stay safe when you're on a night out, and what support is available to you.
Final MOU sets stage for next phase in JHPD development
Finalized MOU sets stage for next phase in development of university police department The publicly available document incorporates the majority of community feedback and is accompanied by separate r
Finalized MOU sets stage for next phase in development of university police department The publicly available document incorporates the majority of community feedback and is accompanied by separate r
Naomi Oosterman publishes groundbreaking research in ’Art Crime in Context’
11:30 Publication Dr. Naomi Oosterman (Arts & Culture Studies) and Dr. Donna Yates (Maastricht University) published a new edited volume titled "Art Crime in Context".
11:30 Publication Dr. Naomi Oosterman (Arts & Culture Studies) and Dr. Donna Yates (Maastricht University) published a new edited volume titled "Art Crime in Context".
Government ’misleading public’ about modern slavery, new research claims
Experts from The University of Manchester have claimed that the Government is misleading the public by claiming that modern slavery can be eradicated by toughening up border controls and extending sentence lengths for offenders.
Experts from The University of Manchester have claimed that the Government is misleading the public by claiming that modern slavery can be eradicated by toughening up border controls and extending sentence lengths for offenders.
Are all escape helpers criminals?
It is a well-known phenomenon: people coming to Europe from Afghanistan, Iran or Syria are, in the majority of cases, dependent on help from traffickers.
It is a well-known phenomenon: people coming to Europe from Afghanistan, Iran or Syria are, in the majority of cases, dependent on help from traffickers.
Phone snatching: How to avoid it
Moped and bike enabled crime occurs in all areas of London. Unfortunately, Bloomsbury remains an attractive area for thieves and we have seen a rise in these offences since lockdown.
Moped and bike enabled crime occurs in all areas of London. Unfortunately, Bloomsbury remains an attractive area for thieves and we have seen a rise in these offences since lockdown.
Areas of the UK where more people voted remain saw smaller increases in hate crime following historic Brexit vote
Parts of the UK that were against Brexit experienced less of a spike in hate crimes after the vote compared to leave areas, research from Cardiff University shows. The paper, published in The British Journal of Criminology , provides the first Brexit-related race and religious hate crime comparison between England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Parts of the UK that were against Brexit experienced less of a spike in hate crimes after the vote compared to leave areas, research from Cardiff University shows. The paper, published in The British Journal of Criminology , provides the first Brexit-related race and religious hate crime comparison between England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Why people confess to crimes they didn’t commit
When under duress innocent suspects can make a false confession. Why is this? Legal psychologist Linda Geven will give a talk about this at the Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition's Brain & Law event.
When under duress innocent suspects can make a false confession. Why is this? Legal psychologist Linda Geven will give a talk about this at the Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition's Brain & Law event.
Opinion: Why are strip-searches not a matter of public debate in the UK?
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Matteo Tiratelli (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society) asks why, after several charges of misconduct against the police following strip searches, why isn't the practice itself receiving more public scrutiny?
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Matteo Tiratelli (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society) asks why, after several charges of misconduct against the police following strip searches, why isn't the practice itself receiving more public scrutiny?
’We have urgent work to do’: New book by University of Toronto’s Kent Roach on why Canadian policing needs to change
Kent Roach has thought a lot about policing throughout his lifetime. He even aspired to join the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) as a young boy.
Kent Roach has thought a lot about policing throughout his lifetime. He even aspired to join the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) as a young boy.
’In some cases, legal foundations are lacking’
Whether demonstrations against Corona measures or for climate protection - all citizens may peacefully assemble and publicly express their opinions.
Whether demonstrations against Corona measures or for climate protection - all citizens may peacefully assemble and publicly express their opinions.
Science plans war crime
Humboldt-Universität presents publication on its dealings with the National Socialist "Generalplan Ost" The history of the Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität, and later the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU), is closely interwoven with times of new beginnings, freedom and innovation.
Humboldt-Universität presents publication on its dealings with the National Socialist "Generalplan Ost" The history of the Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität, and later the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU), is closely interwoven with times of new beginnings, freedom and innovation.
Campus management of the April 21st Shelter-In-Place
Today, May 4th, Chancellor Carol Christ, and Catherine Koshland, interim executive vice chancellor and provost, issued a Cal Message regarding the campus's response to the recent shelter-in-place , including a commitment to applying lessons learned from that event.
Today, May 4th, Chancellor Carol Christ, and Catherine Koshland, interim executive vice chancellor and provost, issued a Cal Message regarding the campus's response to the recent shelter-in-place , including a commitment to applying lessons learned from that event.
Unearthing the truth: Michael Pollanen on the role of forensic pathology in war zones
Michael Pollanen is no stranger to disaster zones.
Michael Pollanen is no stranger to disaster zones.
Amassing evidence of war crimes in real time ’critically important,’ University of Toronto expert says
As war rages in Ukraine, investigators are compiling evidence to determine whether war crimes have been committed in cities like Bucha, where hundreds of civilians were found shot.
As war rages in Ukraine, investigators are compiling evidence to determine whether war crimes have been committed in cities like Bucha, where hundreds of civilians were found shot.
Exoneration registry tracks 10 years of data, but innocent defendants won’t get day in court
FACULTY Q&A Since 1989, more than 3,000 inmates have been exonerated in the United States, which translates to nearly 27,000 lost years behind bars.
FACULTY Q&A Since 1989, more than 3,000 inmates have been exonerated in the United States, which translates to nearly 27,000 lost years behind bars.
MHH emergency room now also contact point of the ProBeweis network
Confidential help: medical staff secure traces of domestic and sexual violence Every third woman in Germany experiences physical and/or sexual violence at least once in her life.
Confidential help: medical staff secure traces of domestic and sexual violence Every third woman in Germany experiences physical and/or sexual violence at least once in her life.
Journalists respond with anger, seek justice after four killed in Mexico
The country continues to be hazardous for members of the news media as the January murders are added to the death toll.
The country continues to be hazardous for members of the news media as the January murders are added to the death toll.
More homicides, fewer supports in Toronto’s predominantly Black neighbourhoods: University of Toronto research
Six homicides were recorded in Toronto during the first two weeks of 2022 - a statistic that led some to wonder if Canada's largest city, which typically experiences the highest number of annual homicides in the country, would see more violence than usual in the year ahead.
Six homicides were recorded in Toronto during the first two weeks of 2022 - a statistic that led some to wonder if Canada's largest city, which typically experiences the highest number of annual homicides in the country, would see more violence than usual in the year ahead.
Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol: U-M experts can discuss
EXPERTS ADVISORY University of Michigan experts are available to provide perspectives on a number of issues that have resulted in the year since the Jan.
EXPERTS ADVISORY University of Michigan experts are available to provide perspectives on a number of issues that have resulted in the year since the Jan.
Staying safe on nights out
UCL is very concerned about reports of spiking of drinks and by injection across the UK. Find out what UCL and Students' Union UCL are doing to help you stay safe when you're on a night out, and what support is available to you.
UCL is very concerned about reports of spiking of drinks and by injection across the UK. Find out what UCL and Students' Union UCL are doing to help you stay safe when you're on a night out, and what support is available to you.
Environment - Jan 26
Halfway to 2030: Dutch organisations becoming more engaged with Sustainable Development Goals
Halfway to 2030: Dutch organisations becoming more engaged with Sustainable Development Goals
Psychology - Jan 26
Moderate and vigorous physical activity is most critical factor for boosting mid-life brain power
Moderate and vigorous physical activity is most critical factor for boosting mid-life brain power
Psychology - Jan 26
UCL academics join expert group to advise Princess of Wales' work on early childhood
UCL academics join expert group to advise Princess of Wales' work on early childhood

Health - Jan 25
Gabriele Fischer nominated again for Scientific Advisory Board of the EU Drugs Monitoring Centre
Gabriele Fischer nominated again for Scientific Advisory Board of the EU Drugs Monitoring Centre
Innovation - Jan 25
Interfering in big decisions friends and family take could violate a crucial moral right, philosopher argues
Interfering in big decisions friends and family take could violate a crucial moral right, philosopher argues
