Outputs (593)

A critical analysis of neo-liberal reforms to the English NHS since the year 2000
Thesis
(2018). A critical analysis of neo-liberal reforms to the English NHS since the year 2000

Solidarity was important in the creation and maintenance of the English NHS, which was the product of class compromise. Its founding principles were that it was to be free (at the point of access), universal, comprehensive and primarily funded from g... Read More about A critical analysis of neo-liberal reforms to the English NHS since the year 2000.

Discretion or power: an analysis of beat policing
Thesis
(1983). Discretion or power: an analysis of beat policing

The notion of police discretion is problematic. A perspective that focusses on analysis of technology of power, centralises the politics of routine police discourse and extra-discursive practice in this society. It is a view that does not constitute... Read More about Discretion or power: an analysis of beat policing.

The role of law in promoting reproductive autonomy: English and Chinese regulatory models of abortion
Thesis
(2012). The role of law in promoting reproductive autonomy: English and Chinese regulatory models of abortion

This thesis provides a normative exploration of abortion law in England and China from a feminist, ethical and comparative standpoint. It proceeds from the assumption that legal regulation of abortion should take account of the principle of respect f... Read More about The role of law in promoting reproductive autonomy: English and Chinese regulatory models of abortion.

An enquiry concerning justice in health, or what ethical account best informs health policies aimed at tackling health inequalities.
Thesis
(2018). An enquiry concerning justice in health, or what ethical account best informs health policies aimed at tackling health inequalities

The present thesis investigates the role of justice when informing health policies such as the reforms of health systems or those aimed at tackling health inequalities. I set the problem as a case study derived from the reforms of the Chilean health... Read More about An enquiry concerning justice in health, or what ethical account best informs health policies aimed at tackling health inequalities..

Arrangements for children on marriage breakdown with special reference to access
Thesis
(1982). Arrangements for children on marriage breakdown with special reference to access

The objectives of this study were to consider the causes of disputes, particularly access disputes, between parties after separation, and the adequacy of children orders in resolving these disputes. The methodology included recorded interviews with s... Read More about Arrangements for children on marriage breakdown with special reference to access.

The ethics of electroconvulsive therapy
Thesis
(2017). The ethics of electroconvulsive therapy

During the last forty years, there has been increasing interest in the concept of professional ethics, particularly in the area of medical ethics. Psychiatry as a medical speciality has been part of the process because it is deeply concerned with the... Read More about The ethics of electroconvulsive therapy.

An Exploration of the Contributions of African Feminism to the Development of International Human Rights
Thesis
(2018). An Exploration of the Contributions of African Feminism to the Development of International Human Rights

This thesis explores a selection of African based activist, literary and scholarly women’s writings to consider whether one can identify African feminism contributions to the development of international human rights. The purpose of the research is... Read More about An Exploration of the Contributions of African Feminism to the Development of International Human Rights.

Nondescript women: a study of the judicial construction of female lawbreakers as abnormal criminals and abnormal women
Thesis
Worrall, A. (1987). Nondescript women: a study of the judicial construction of female lawbreakers as abnormal criminals and abnormal women

The thesis of this study is that 'nondescript women' are a muted group within the criminal justice system. They are subject to multiple discursive oppression which is subtle and sophisticated. Their oppression is dependent not on their active and con... Read More about Nondescript women: a study of the judicial construction of female lawbreakers as abnormal criminals and abnormal women.

Feminist Judicial Decision-Making as Judicial Decision-Making: A Legitimate and Valuable Approach?
Thesis
Adams, F. (2020). Feminist Judicial Decision-Making as Judicial Decision-Making: A Legitimate and Valuable Approach?

Legal protection of civilians and prisoners in non-interstate armed conflict: a study in international humanitarian law
Thesis
Al-Khatib, K. M. (1985). Legal protection of civilians and prisoners in non-interstate armed conflict: a study in international humanitarian law

This thesis is concerned with the controversial problem of the legal protection of civilians and prisoners in non—interstate armed conflicts, i.e., civil wars and wars of national liberation. It examines the lengthy discussions which took place at th... Read More about Legal protection of civilians and prisoners in non-interstate armed conflict: a study in international humanitarian law.