Expert Comment
Dr Soroush Abolfathi comments on the Scottish Government's ban on plastic-stemmed cotton buds
"a very positive move towards reducing plastic waste" - Dr Soroush Abolfathi from the Warwick Water Research Group comments on the decision of the Scottish Government to ban plastic-stemmed cotton buds.
Dr Andreas Kokkinis comments on a call to shift corporate priorities from profit to social purpose
"This move is less surprising than it appears at first blush." The heads of more than 180 US companies have issued a statement urging corporations to look beyond shareholder value and also focus on social responsibilities as well as profits. Dr Andreas Kokkinis of Warwick Law comments on this radical-seeming shift in US capitalism.
Grenfell survivors to take legal action in the US - expert comment
Dr Bill O'Brian Jr, Associate Professor in Warwick Law School, comments on reports that Grenfell survivors intend to launch legal action against cladding maker Arconic, insulation maker Celotex and fridge supplier Whirlpool in the US courts.
New offence of 'upskirting' comes into force - expert comment
A new criminal offence of 'upskirting' comes into force today following a successful campaign by Gina Martin to change the law. Dr Laura Lammasniemi from Warwick Law School comments on the crime, and the wider problems of image and technology-based abuse.
Online Harms White Paper - expert comment
Mark Skilton, Professor of practice at Warwick Business School, comments on Government proposals to increase regulation on social networks and internet companies.