STORRE Collection: Electronic copies of Law and Philosophy policy documents.Electronic copies of Law and Philosophy policy documents.http://hdl.handle.net/1893/290872024-03-28T11:14:41Z2024-03-28T11:14:41ZAdvance Choices and Medical Decision-Making in Intensive Care SituationsBrown, JonathanKerrigan, JohnMcKay, ColinMcMillan, CatrionaPasupuleti, PradeepKeene, Alex RuckSaha, SheekhaStavert, JillSteele, HilaryTowers, LyndaWard, AdrianWard, AmandaWylie, Gordonhttp://hdl.handle.net/1893/350282023-05-10T00:01:42Z2022-05-19T00:00:00ZTitle: Advance Choices and Medical Decision-Making in Intensive Care Situations
Author(s): Brown, Jonathan; Kerrigan, John; McKay, Colin; McMillan, Catriona; Pasupuleti, Pradeep; Keene, Alex Ruck; Saha, Sheekha; Stavert, Jill; Steele, Hilary; Towers, Lynda; Ward, Adrian; Ward, Amanda; Wylie, Gordon
Abstract: We offer a basic formulation (previously lacking) of the doctor-patient relationship, and resulting obligations, responsibilities and potential liabilities, in any situation where medical decision-making cannot proceed at all, or sufficiently quickly, in accordance with the competent and informed consent of the patient. The formulation is derived from existing principles in Scots law and some similar legal systems. Adequate clarity and certainty are however at present lacking in Scots law. It is urgently necessary to provide it, in the interests of doctors, patients and all others who might be concerned. In the matter of withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment, we have considered, commented upon and evaluated the 1995 proposals by Scottish Law Commission (which were never implemented), together with such case law as has developed, as a basis for formulating legislative provision that would provide the clarity, certainty and protections for medical practitioners acting properly, that is at present lacking in Scotland. Our recommendations include suggestions as to how both topics may be taken forward to the drafting, introduction and implementation of legislation, including suggestions as to further research, consultation, and – following upon the introduction of legislation – a coordinated approach to all aspects of its successful implementation.2022-05-19T00:00:00ZFirst Minister's Advisory Group for Human Rights Leadership, "Recommendations for a new human rights framework to improve people’s lives"Boyle, Katiehttp://hdl.handle.net/1893/340092022-03-08T01:06:03Z2018-11-09T00:00:00ZTitle: First Minister's Advisory Group for Human Rights Leadership, "Recommendations for a new human rights framework to improve people’s lives"
Author(s): Boyle, Katie
Editor(s): Miller, Alan
Abstract: The First Minister has asked the Advisory Group on Human Rights Leadership to recommend the next steps on Scotland’s human rights journey, including finding a way forward in the context of post-Brexit uncertainty. This includes how to give effect to three guiding principles: • non-regression from the rights currently guaranteed by membership of the European Union; • keeping pace with future rights developments within the European Union; and • continuing to demonstrate leadership in human rights. These recommendations are to apply across the potential post-Brexit scenarios of current devolution, further devolution and of independence. It is not part of the mandate to advocate for any particular constitutional outcome. The Advisory Group was asked to make recommendations encompassing the full range of human rights which include civil, political, economic, social and cultural as well as environmental rights. In addition, the Advisory Group was to consider if and how to incorporate rights from the United Nations treaties into Scottish law and governance.2018-11-09T00:00:00ZDraft Online Safety Bill. Written evidence submitted by the British and Irish Law, Education and Technology Association (BILETA) (OSB0073)Barker, KimNoto La Diega, GuidoFlaherty, RuthDiker Vanberg, Aysemhttp://hdl.handle.net/1893/336162021-11-11T01:04:01Z2021-09-28T00:00:00ZTitle: Draft Online Safety Bill. Written evidence submitted by the British and Irish Law, Education and Technology Association (BILETA) (OSB0073)
Author(s): Barker, Kim; Noto La Diega, Guido; Flaherty, Ruth; Diker Vanberg, Aysem
Abstract: The British and Irish Law Education Technology Association (BILETA) was formed in April 1986 to promote, develop and communicate high-quality research and knowledge on technology law and policy to organisations, governments, professionals, students and the public. BILETA also promotes the use of and research into technology at all stages of education. The present inquiry raises significant questions relating to the proposed Online Safety Regime, the intended regulatory body, and the scope of content within the measures proposed by the Bill. The present call for evidence raises technological and legal challenges that our membership explores in their research. As such, we believe that our contribution will add significant value to the scrutiny of the Draft Online Safety Bill. Summary (i) We agree that there is a need to address the regulation of online speech, and online content. We also accept, and are supportive of the need to enhance protection of vulnerable users online. (ii) That said, we have some serious concerns over the proposed Draft Online Safety Bill (OSB), both in terms of its substantive aim, but also it's likely practical implications. (iii) The policy intention is clear, but it is not similarly clear as to how it is intended that this legislation will operate in practice. (iv) The Draft OSB lacks clarity in relation to how it will operate in relation to some elements of free speech, especially in the areas of democratic and journalistic content. (v) It is our view that the Draft OSB is a work in progress at best, and poses significant risks to content, but also expression rights. We also retain concerns as to the choice of regulatory body, and the likely enforceability requirements that will be needed. PLEASE CITE AS Kim Barker, Guido Noto La Diega, Ruth Flaherty, and Aysem Diker Vanberg, ‘Draft Online Safety Bill. Written evidence submitted by the British and Irish Law, Education and Technology Association (BILETA) (OSB0073)’ (UK Parliament, 28 September 2021)2021-09-28T00:00:00ZNature based solutions for climate change, people and biodiversityAustin, WilliamCohen, FrancoisCoomes, DavidHanley, NickLewis, SimonLuque-Lora, RogelioMarchant, RobNaylor, LarissaQueiros, Ana MSavaresi, AnnalisaSeddon, NathalieSmith, AlisonSmith, PeteWheeler, Charlottehttp://hdl.handle.net/1893/332332021-09-07T00:06:15Z2021-04-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Nature based solutions for climate change, people and biodiversity
Author(s): Austin, William; Cohen, Francois; Coomes, David; Hanley, Nick; Lewis, Simon; Luque-Lora, Rogelio; Marchant, Rob; Naylor, Larissa; Queiros, Ana M; Savaresi, Annalisa; Seddon, Nathalie; Smith, Alison; Smith, Pete; Wheeler, Charlotte
Abstract: Published ahead of the COP26 climate change conference in November, 202021, Dr Annalisa Savaresi and colleagues explore nature based solutions for climate change, people and biodiversity, in a briefing paper for the COP26 universities network.2021-04-01T00:00:00Z