Expert Comment
Can a woman ever consent to her own murder? Expert comment on the Grace Millane verdict
During the Grace Millane murder trial, the defendant attempted to introduce ‘rough sex’ or ‘sex game gone wrong’ as a defence. Dr Laura Lammasniemi from Warwick Law School explains why efforts to use this defence are troublesome from a legal perspective.
Expert comment on the progress of the 2019 UK election campaign - Dr Muireann O'Dwyer
This is developing into an election that isn't defined by Brexit, and one where turnout is really going to matter, says Dr Muireann O'Dwyer from Warwick's Department of Politics and International Studies.
Dr Jonathan Clarke from Global Sustainable Development comments on efforts to prevent and respond to flooding
Substantial flooding in parts of the UK has led to people being evacuated from homes and disruption to travel. Dr Jonathan Clarke from the Global Sustainable Development programme argues that the benefits of preparing for floods have been evident for a while, but uncertainty as to where responsibility lies hinders progress.
James Dean posthumously cast in new movie - expert comment
Debra Bassett from the University of Warwick discusses the "digital resurrection" of the movie icon and asks - "should the dead stay dead?"
Brazil's Supreme Court makes decision that could free Lula - expert comment
Brazil's Supreme Court has overturned a 2016 decision that defendants who failed a first appeal could be imprisoned. Dr George Meszaros from Warwick Law School comments on the ruling, which could see former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva released.