Month: January 2024

Writing a successful PhD application: tips, pitfalls and things to think about

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by Dr Yvette Russell, The Law School, University of Bristol

Thinking of applying to Bristol for admission to our PhD programme in law? To help prospective applicants navigate what can be quite a lengthy and involved process we here explain what you will need to do to be admitted, as well as compiling some top tips that will hopefully make the process a bit easier. Below you can find information on what we look for in a good PhD application as well as how to put yourself in the best position to secure competitive funding. (more…)

What if the police and prosecution were told to ‘believe all victims of false allegations’?

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By Dr Michael Naughton, Reader in Sociology and Law (University of Bristol Law School and  School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies (SPAIS)).

I have written previously about why language matters. Put simply, language matters because it is the words or phrases that we use that shapes and reflects how we think, feel and act as individuals in response to social and/or legal issues such as alleged sexual offences or alleged false allegations, which is the subject of this article. With this in mind, in evaluating the intended provocation in the title, ‘What the police and prosecution were told to believe all victims of false allegations?’, it is crucial that the key terms are clearly defined at the start of any analysis. (more…)

Protecting consumers against fake online reviews: Are good intentions enough?

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By Professor Paula Giliker, University of Bristol Law School

Source: www.zuko.io

UK consumers await the enactment of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill (DMCC Bill), currently going through Parliament. It is due to come into force in mid-2024. Part 4 deals with Consumer Rights and Disputes, with Chapter 1 dealing with protection from unfair trading.  This chapter will revoke the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277) which implemented the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive 2005/29/EC. Unfair commercial practices will now be dealt with under the new Act. (more…)