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Explore the main regulatory and financial barriers that are contributing to the underutilisation of geothermal energy in England and how these barriers could potentially be addressed through the introduction of measures that are being used in European countries. Dr Anna McClean (PDF 2.4MB)
Flooding has significant impacts, including extensive economic costs, for individuals, businesses and local authorities within the affected areas. It is therefore in the interests of local authorities to exercise their planning functions in a way that reduces flood risk. Dr Anna McClean (PDF 1.5MB)
A discussion of the main legal planning tools that local planning authorities can use to mitigate flood risk. Dr Anna McClean (PDF 1.3MB)
Why form and presentation of judicial decisions is important in children's access to justice. Prof Kathryn Hollingsworth (PDF 2MB)
Sentencing children in a rights-respecting way requires a focus on the way in which the sentencing remarks are communicated to children. Prof Kathryn Hollingsworth (PDF 2.2MB)
Increasing children’s visibility in law and better protecting their rights. (PDF 1.39MB)
Ideally those confronting possible death from coronavirus would have time and resources to draw up a will. The reality is many have had, and will have, neither. A possibility is equitable institution of donatio mortis causa, but it's not without problems. Prof Sue Farran (PDF 555KB)
Getting a will from an online provider might be tempting. But in his latest research, Derek has identified some problems with this route. He considers how the courts and legislators might respond to them. Dr Derek Whayman (PDF 1.28MB)
This briefing discusses the Wellcome Trust-funded project ‘Regulating the Tyrell Corporation’ exploring whether company law can, or should, be the means of regulating novel beings. Dr Sarah Morley and Dr David Lawrence (PDF 2MB).
Unfortunately the law as to whether property guardians are tenants, with additional protections, or licensees, with considerably fewer protections, remains unclear. Dr Derek Whayman (PDF 2.1MB)
Uncertain times like the Covid-19 pandemic, represent the perfect moment to see and amplify mis-disinformation to erode trust in existing systems. Dr Ruth Houghton and Dr Nora Jansen (PDF 0.6MB)
Exploring the politics and principles of trauma-informed lawyering and highlighting good practice. Dr Nikki Godden-Rasul and Dr Clare Wiper (PDF 1.63MB)
