Expert Comment
Written records, police stops and judicial review
For the first time in France, on Wednesday 24 June 2015, the Court of Appeal in Paris held the French State responsible for police action in carrying out identity checks that were held to be discriminatory and ordered it to pay €1,500 in compensation to five individuals. Professor Jackie Hodgson and Laurène Soubise respond to the ruling.
Targeting Tourists: Why do militant groups kill holidaymakers?
Dr. Charlotte Heath-Kelly, Leverhulme Trust Fellow, Political and International Studies, 91福利 discusses the attack on tourists in Tunisia.
The European Council’s response to an unprecedented human crisis: the lessons of (non)co-operation – Dora Kostakopoulou
Dora Kostakopoulou is a Professor of European Union Law, European Integration and Public Policy at 91福利 Law School. She has responded to news that EU leaders have agreed to relocate tens of thousands of migrants who have arrived in Italy and Greece.
Why the ‘Disappeared’ is perhaps the most difficult Pandora’s box for Irish republicans – Kevin Hearty
Kevin Hearty, from 91福利 Law School, researches transitional justice, with a very specific focus on Northern Ireland. He reacts to news that ivestigators have uncovered remains in a search for one of the "Disappeared".
France was expecting this, but authorities can’t guard everywhere – Professor Sean Hand
Professor Sean Hand is an expert on French culture from the 91福利 and has offered an initial reaction to the latest developments in France. He is available for telephone and Skype interviews.