Climate Crime: Can Responsibility for Climate Change Damage be Criminalised?
In: Carbon & climate law review: CCLR, Band 4, Heft 3, S. 278-290
ISSN: 2190-8230
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In: Carbon & climate law review: CCLR, Band 4, Heft 3, S. 278-290
ISSN: 2190-8230
In: The annals of occupational hygiene: an international journal published for the British Occupational Hygiene Society, Band 44, Heft 7, S. 523-528
ISSN: 1475-3162
In: International journal of public administration: IJPA, Band 23, Heft 5-8, S. 563-578
ISSN: 0190-0692
In: https://opendocs.ids.ac.uk/opendocs/handle/20.500.12413/4959
I will begin with a brief narrative of the protest and a discussion of my approach; more detailed explication of the claims advanced by refugees and officials in the protests will follow. This explication will highlight the words of those who, in effect, asked the question, "'Who profits from whom in this camp?" The exploration of this question will involve the story of another protest in Nakivale Camp, initiated from within the Somali zone. I will then situate the analysis within the trajectory of current work on the relationship between the global south and north. This analysis will conclude with a discussion of three themes from the protest stories: the role of coping mechanisms" and refugee ingenuity, the ambiguous status accorded to educated refugees and the rhetoric of "equality".
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In: Parliamentary affairs: a journal of comparative politics, Band 65, Heft 4, S. 802-821
ISSN: 1460-2482
In: Dissent: a journal devoted to radical ideas and the values of socialism and democracy, S. 39-46
ISSN: 0012-3846
TO UNDERSTAND WHY THE U.S. DRUG WAR HAS FAILED, IT IS NECESSARY TO GO BACK TO ITS EARLIEST DAYS, FROM 1969 TO 1973, WHEN THE CURRENT STRATEGY WAS ESTABLISHED AND FAILURE WAS INSTITUTIONALIZED. THEN, AS NOW, CONVENTIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WERE JUDGED INCAPABLE OF HANDLING THE EFFORT; THE WHITE HOUSE ORGANIZED (AND REORGANIZED) THE ANTI-DRUG CAMPAIGN; BETTER INTELLIGENCE WAS DEMANDED FROM THE CIA; INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE DRUG TRADE WERE LAUNCHED BY CONGRESS AND RESISTED BY THE EXECUTIVE. MOST IMPORTANTLY, DRUG ENFORCEMENT BECAME A MATTER OF U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY.
A decade after the global financial crisis (GFC) commenced in 2008, the Irish housing system remains convulsed by multiple crises. Over 10,000 homeless people are living in emergency accommodation - a figure that has grown continuously over recent years, while housing supply, both of private dwellings and social housing, has plummeted (Byrne and Norris, 2018). The private rental sector, which has grown significantly over the last ten years, has seen average rent increases of 60% in just five years (Nugent, 2018). Despite a seemingly relentless series of new policy initiatives, a great deal of political and media attention and a marked recovery in national and households incomes, the problems in the Irish housing system have not been resolved and, particularly for low income households, have become more acute.
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In: Health & social work: a journal of the National Association of Social Workers, Band 34, Heft 1, S. 53-56
ISSN: 1545-6854
London's housing crisis is rooted in a neo-liberal urban project to recommodify and financialise housing and land in a global city. But where exactly is the crisis heading? What future is being prepared for London's urban dwellers? How can we learn from other country and city contexts to usefully speculate about London's housing future? In this paper, we bring together recent evidence and insights from the rise of what we call 'global corporate landlords' (GCLs) in 'post-crisis' urban landscapes in North America and Europe to argue that London's housing crisis—and the policies and processes impelling and intervening in it—could represent a key moment in shaping the city's long-term housing future. We trace the variegated ways in which private equity firms and institutional investors have exploited distressed housing markets and the new profitable opportunities created by states and supra-national bodies in coming to the rescue of capitalism in the USA, Spain, Ireland and Greece in response to the global financial crisis of 2007–2008. We then apply that analysis to emerging developments in the political economy of London's housing system, arguing that despite having a very low presence in the London residential property market and facing major entry barriers, GCLs are starting to position themselves in preparation for potential entry points such as the new privatisation threat to public and social rented housing.
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Background Surgery is the main modality of cure for solid cancers and was prioritised to continue during COVID-19 outbreaks. This study aimed to identify immediate areas for system strengthening by comparing the delivery of elective cancer surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic in periods of lockdown versus light restriction. Methods This international, prospective, cohort study enrolled 20 006 adult (≥18 years) patients from 466 hospitals in 61 countries with 15 cancer types, who had a decision for curative surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic and were followed up until the point of surgery or cessation of follow-up (Aug 31, 2020). Average national Oxford COVID-19 Stringency Index scores were calculated to define the government response to COVID-19 for each patient for the period they awaited surgery, and classified into light restrictions (index 60). The primary outcome was the non-operation rate (defined as the proportion of patients who did not undergo planned surgery). Cox proportional-hazards regression models were used to explore the associations between lockdowns and non-operation. Intervals from diagnosis to surgery were compared across COVID-19 government response index groups. This study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04384926. Findings Of eligible patients awaiting surgery, 2003 (10·0%) of 20 006 did not receive surgery after a median follow-up of 23 weeks (IQR 16–30), all of whom had a COVID-19-related reason given for non-operation. Light restrictions were associated with a 0·6% non-operation rate (26 of 4521), moderate lockdowns with a 5·5% rate (201 of 3646; adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 0·81, 95% CI 0·77–0·84; p<0·0001), and full lockdowns with a 15·0% rate (1775 of 11 827; HR 0·51, 0·50–0·53; p<0·0001). In sensitivity analyses, including adjustment for SARS-CoV-2 case notification rates, moderate lockdowns (HR 0·84, 95% CI 0·80–0·88; p<0·001), and full lockdowns (0·57, 0·54–0·60; p<0·001), remained independently associated with non-operation. Surgery beyond 12 weeks from diagnosis in patients without neoadjuvant therapy increased during lockdowns (374 [9·1%] of 4521 in light restrictions, 317 [10·4%] of 3646 in moderate lockdowns, 2001 [23·8%] of 11 827 in full lockdowns), although there were no differences in resectability rates observed with longer delays. Interpretation Cancer surgery systems worldwide were fragile to lockdowns, with one in seven patients who were in regions with full lockdowns not undergoing planned surgery and experiencing longer preoperative delays. Although short-term oncological outcomes were not compromised in those selected for surgery, delays and non-operations might lead to long-term reductions in survival. During current and future periods of societal restriction, the resilience of elective surgery systems requires strengthening, which might include protected elective surgical pathways and long-term investment in surge capacity for acute care during public health emergencies to protect elective staff and services. Funding National Institute for Health Research Global Health Research Unit, Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, Bowel and Cancer Research, Bowel Disease Research Foundation, Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons, British Association of Surgical Oncology, British Gynaecological Cancer Society, European Society of Coloproctology, Medtronic, Sarcoma UK, The Urology Foundation, Vascular Society for Great Britain and Ireland, and Yorkshire Cancer Research.
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Background Surgery is the main modality of cure for solid cancers and was prioritised to continue during COVID-19 outbreaks. This study aimed to identify immediate areas for system strengthening by comparing the delivery of elective cancer surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic in periods of lockdown versus light restriction. Methods This international, prospective, cohort study enrolled 20 006 adult (≥18 years) patients from 466 hospitals in 61 countries with 15 cancer types, who had a decision for curative surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic and were followed up until the point of surgery or cessation of follow-up (Aug 31, 2020). Average national Oxford COVID-19 Stringency Index scores were calculated to define the government response to COVID-19 for each patient for the period they awaited surgery, and classified into light restrictions (index 60). The primary outcome was the non-operation rate (defined as the proportion of patients who did not undergo planned surgery). Cox proportional-hazards regression models were used to explore the associations between lockdowns and non-operation. Intervals from diagnosis to surgery were compared across COVID-19 government response index groups. This study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04384926. Findings Of eligible patients awaiting surgery, 2003 (10·0%) of 20 006 did not receive surgery after a median follow-up of 23 weeks (IQR 16–30), all of whom had a COVID-19-related reason given for non-operation. Light restrictions were associated with a 0·6% non-operation rate (26 of 4521), moderate lockdowns with a 5·5% rate (201 of 3646; adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 0·81, 95% CI 0·77–0·84; p<0·0001), and full lockdowns with a 15·0% rate (1775 of 11 827; HR 0·51, 0·50–0·53; p<0·0001). In sensitivity analyses, including adjustment for SARS-CoV-2 case notification rates, moderate lockdowns (HR 0·84, 95% CI 0·80–0·88; p<0·001), and full lockdowns (0·57, 0·54–0·60; p<0·001), remained independently associated with non-operation. Surgery beyond 12 weeks from diagnosis in patients without neoadjuvant therapy increased during lockdowns (374 [9·1%] of 4521 in light restrictions, 317 [10·4%] of 3646 in moderate lockdowns, 2001 [23·8%] of 11827 in full lockdowns), although there were no differences in resectability rates observed with longer delays. Interpretation Cancer surgery systems worldwide were fragile to lockdowns, with one in seven patients who were in regions with full lockdowns not undergoing planned surgery and experiencing longer preoperative delays. Although short-term oncological outcomes were not compromised in those selected for surgery, delays and non-operations might lead to long-term reductions in survival. During current and future periods of societal restriction, the resilience of elective surgery systems requires strengthening, which might include protected elective surgical pathways and long- term investment in surge capacity for acute care during public health emergencies to protect elective staff and services. Funding National Institute for Health Research Global Health Research Unit, Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, Bowel and Cancer Research, Bowel Disease Research Foundation, Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons, British Association of Surgical Oncology, British Gynaecological Cancer Society, European Society of Coloproctology, Medtronic, Sarcoma UK, The Urology Foundation, Vascular Society for Great Britain and Ireland, and Yorkshire Cancer Research.
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