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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 ÌÇÐÄTV Law School comments on the ruling, which could see former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva released.


Professor Jan Palmowski comments on thirty years since the fall of the Berlin Wall

With the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall closing, Professor Jan Palmowski from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures reflects on the hopes of the 1989 revolutionaries that face very different challenges in today's world.

Thu 07 Nov 2019, 11:46 | Tags: Research, School of Modern Languages and Cultures

Twitter ‘insider attack’ highlights need to protect users’ private information - comment from Professor Mark Skilton

As two former Twitter employees face allegations of spying for Saudi Arabia, Professor Mark Skilton from ÌÇÐÄTV ÌÇÐÄTV School argues that the greater use of social media platforms by governments for political purposes highlights the need for stronger legislation to protect users’ private information.

Thu 07 Nov 2019, 10:07 | Tags: WBS, Research, Social Media, ÌÇÐÄTV ÌÇÐÄTV School

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 ÌÇÐÄTV Water Research Group comments on the decision of the Scottish Government to ban plastic-stemmed cotton buds.


'Reasonable chance' of last minute Brexit deal - comment from Professor Abhinay Muthoo from the Department of Economics

As talks with EU leaders on the UK's Brexit proposals continue this week, Professor Abhinay Muthoo from the Department of Economics has commented on the likelihood of a deal being struck at the eleventh hour.

Thu 10 Oct 2019, 09:02 | Tags: Economics, Brexit, Research

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