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Promoting ICT among young women in Europe

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:25:37 +0000

As a professional working in the ICT sector, I am worried by current trends demonstrating the EU is steadily losing its competitiveness in the ICT field to emerging markets such as India and China.

Power to the people – the strength of the public voice

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:24:13 +0000

Today’s consumer is testament to the power and importance of public opinion and each individual’s ability to influence change through choice.

Comment on the Children and Adoption Act 2006

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:22:30 +0000

As a solicitor specialising in family law, I have had years of experience in dealing with difficult child contact disputes.

Arbitrary procedures for terrorist black-listing must now be changed

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:55:39 +0000

The ‘war on terror’ has gravely undermined previously agreed human rights standards. The counter-terrorism measures taken since 9/11 must now be thoroughly reviewed and changed.

It’s Tibet, not the economy, stupid

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:51:57 +0000

Financial crisis, what financial crisis? If you’re the world’s emerging superpower there is no need to humour Europe with a summit to discuss measure for averting a full-blown depression.

Technology-induced challenges in Privacy & Data Protection in Europe - PART II

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:44:49 +0000

Today, privacy and the protection of personal data are critical challenges for the development of information and communication technologies (ICT) systems and applications. This article discusses a recent report by ENISA and some of its recommendations.

Mixing it

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:48:27 +0000

Since 2003, immigration has been one of the top three issues in every one of Mori’s monthly surveys of public opinion. The government has changed immigration policy four times since 2001.

The death of NATO

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:48:16 +0000

NATO is dying; it’s the common condition, of course, of all living things from the moment of birth. It is time for some discreet reflection on the fact that ‘the old man will not always be with us’.

Interview with Cate Jolley and Caroline Jones, Legal Services Commission on their new e-Consultation System

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:46:46 +0000

The Legal Services Commission (LSC) runs the legal aid scheme in England and Wales. The LSC works in partnership with solicitor and not-for-profit organisations to provide information, advice and legal representation to people in need.

Prime Minister's speech at the Interfaith Conference in New York

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:29:21 +0000

The Prime Minister last week in New York discussed the importance of interfaith dialogue and how all religions have a common committment to prosperity, to tolerance and respect.