Could genetics be a legal get-out clause?
science photo/www.shutterstock.comA high-profile piece of research recently suggested that the sons and brothers of convicted sex offenders are more likely to be convicted of sex crimes than others. The implication is that the potential for committing a sex offence may be written in our genes. But while...
Must be the adrenaline. Nick Potts/PA WireFast bowler, James Anderson has just become England’s all-time record wicket taker in test match cricket. When Fred Trueman, a previous record holder, was asked in 1964 if anyone would ever beat his achievement he said “whoever does it will be bloody tired”.
Trueman is both right and wrong...
Seasoned campaigner.Amy Murphy/PAHot Seats is a series in which academics report from the UK’s marginal constituencies. Parveen Akhtar is in Bradford West.
Labour has won Bradford West at every general election since 1974. But in 2012, Respect Party maverick George Galloway was swept into power with a 10,140-strong majority in a by-election...
'Sign it? I mean, have you _seen_ these new Facebook terms and conditions?'Unknown artistThe Liberal Democrats have been a lone voice among the parties calling for a digital bill of rights governing our growing use of the internet. But is it the right solution for the problem in hand?
Surveys suggest that the bill should pique the interest of at...
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Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
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The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
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Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...
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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...
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Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...
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Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...
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