As part of the GULF project, IERG recently visited Hong Kong and Australia to share research ideas and plan future collaborations. Click through for more details.

Keith Hyams launched a major policy report on the Politics of West Papua in parliament on Tuesday 3^rd May 2016, written by Keith Hyams and Marinella Capriati. Click through for further details.

As part of IERG's work on the HECTOS project we hosted two meetings exploring the ways in which privacy by design can be integrated into the standardisation and certification of security products. The meetings heard presentations from product manufacturers, legal experts, product testing houses and providers of privacy seals and other kinds of certification. Agendas for each of the meetings can be found here: PbD in Person Scanners Brussels Meeting PbD in Biometrics London

Duncan Hine and the Industry Parliament Trust organized this Policy Workshop at Portcullis House where the attendees heard from businesses affected by the sale of counterfeited goods and those who have to police the issue in both the UK and internationally. The event is associated with Prof. Tom Sorell's Global Uncertainties Leadership Fellowship.

The trade of illicit goods puts a significant burden on the UK economy. Illicit trade amounts to around £90bn each year. All parts of the retail sector suffer with consumers often unaware of the dangers of fake toys, clothing, cosmetics, tobacco and medicines. Additionally business lose trade to 'black market' goods, and manufacturers suffer reputational damage through illicitly branded products.

Meanwhile, public agencies are fighting to ensure standards are maintained across the retail sector as well as tackling the sale of counterfeit goods. Recognising the rising problem of illicit trading, the 2015 Budget increased funding to combat the problem.

The full programme for the 'Undercover policing workshop: Law, Criminology, and Ethics' can be found following the link