Politics & Society

Use of the term “postcode lottery” has changed dramatically over time – and means different things to different people, study shows

Experts tracing how the phrase ‘postcode lottery’ became a cliché in British politics have found its meaning has changed dramatically...

Emphasising children’s bodily integrity key to protecting them against genital cutting and modification practices, study says

Emphasising children’s rights over their own bodies should play a key role in protecting them against genital cutting and modification,...

Oyster reefs once thrived along Europe’s coasts – now they’re gone

Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe's coastline – but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a century...

Fixing education’s “rigged race” requires a fundamental reset of the school system, social mobility expert tells leaders

School systems need a fundamental reset because children are facing a “rigged race” amid a widening opportunity divide across the...

Have your say about the importance of Cornish language and culture through major new survey

People can have their say about the importance of the Cornish language, “Cornishness” and those from the Duchy being recognised...

Pivotal research supporting victims of the Post Office Scandal nominated for prestigious award

University of Exeter researchers playing a pivotal role in helping victims of the Post Office Scandal to find compensation and...

International Criminal Court should adopt “joint criminal enterprise” as a mode of criminal liability in the ICC Statute to punish masterminds of mass atrocities, experts say

The International Criminal Court must reform to better bring the masterminds of mass atrocities to justice, experts have said. International...