Information on "Society" and "United Kingdom"
March 2013
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21 Mar 2013
A Dangerous UK Consensus on Free Movement of Workers in the EU
Author: Alex Lazarowicz
Publisher: European Policy Centre (EPC)
This commentary tracks the change in mood in the UK debate on the free movement of workers in the EU. More on «A Dangerous UK Consensus on Free Movement of Workers in the EU»
January 2013
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2013
Why Are Zimbabwean Migrants Ambivalent about Return?
Author: Elin Berstad Mortensen
Publisher: Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)
The colonial bond between the two countries has allowed Zimbabweans to migrate to the UK over a period of decades. More on «Why Are Zimbabwean Migrants Ambivalent about Return?»
December 2012
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14 Dec 2012
Kenya Since the 2007/08 Crisis
Author: Jon Lunn
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This paper discusses Kenya's domestic politics in the aftermath of the 2007 political crisis, the country's military engagement in Somalia, and its economic prospects. More on «Kenya Since the 2007/08 Crisis»
November 2012
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22 Nov 2012
Reducing Reoffending: The 'What Works' Debate
Author: Gabrielle Garton Grimwood, Gavin Berman
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This paper examines the evidence for the effectiveness of prison and programs in the community aimed at reducing re-offending. More on «Reducing Reoffending: The 'What Works' Debate» -
1 Nov 2012
European Union (Croation Accession and Irish Protocol) Bill
Author: Oliver Hawkins, Steven Kennedy, Arabella Lang, Vaughne Miller, Pat Stickland, Gavin Thompson
Publisher: House of Commons Library
The paper discusses the consequences of the European Union Bill, including the Croatian accession and the Irish protocol, for the UK. More on «European Union (Croation Accession and Irish Protocol) Bill»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
Taking International Action to Prevent Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Author: Hannah Wright
Publisher: Saferworld
Addressing sexual violence is inevitably complex, and despite increased international attention on the issue in recent years, examples of bad practice in this area are easier to identify than good ones. More on «Taking International Action to Prevent Sexual and Gender-Based Violence»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
CTC Sentinel 5 (7)
Author: Derek Henry Flood, Gregory D Johnsen, Zia Ur Rehman, Raffaello Pantucci, Sylvia Longmire, Chris Zambelis
Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
This issue of CTC Sentinel addresses several conflicts in Africa and in the Arabian Peninsula. More on «CTC Sentinel 5 (7)»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
Social Welfare, Health and Pharmaceutical Industry
Author: Ignacio Godinho Delgado
Publisher: LSE Department of International Development (ID)
This paper presents initial results of research investigating the relationship between the health system and the pharmaceutical industry in Brazil, Argentina, and the United Kingdom. More on «Social Welfare, Health and Pharmaceutical Industry»
May 2012
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10 May 2012
Immigration and Asylum Policy: Government Plans and Progress Made
Author: Melanie Gower
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This note provides an overview of the British Government’s immigration and asylum policy priorities, and the progress it has made so far in implementing them. More on «Immigration and Asylum Policy: Government Plans and Progress Made»
April 2012
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23 Apr 2012
Deportation of Individuals Who May Face a Risk of Torture
Author: Alexander Horne, Melanie Gower
Publisher: House of Commons Library
The note explores the case of deportation of individuals to countries where they may face a real risk of torture. More on «Deportation of Individuals Who May Face a Risk of Torture»
