Research finds public broadly favour taking action to stop spread of harmful misinformation online
The majority of people support robust action being taken to control the spread of harmful misinformation via social media, a...
Politics & Society
Covid-19 and Shame: new book reveals the impact of ‘shame’ and ‘shaming’ during the pandemic
The liberal use of ‘shame’ during the coronavirus pandemic and the corrosive effect it had on British society is the...
Victorian courts disproportionately penalised poor families when a child suffered from neglect, study shows
Victorian courts disproportionally penalised poor families when they heard child neglect cases, a new study suggests.Juries treated parents – particularly...
Card play and art reveals children’s views of surrogacy for first time
Children with experience of surrogacy are in favour of legal reforms, according to a new study that marks the first...
Exeter expert to advise select committee on benefits of species re-introduction in UK
A University of Exeter expert will provide key evidence to a cross-party committee of MPs in its inquiry into species...
“Ineffective” organisation of police digital forensics slowing down investigations
“Ineffective” methods of risk assessment and the processing of items for digital forensic analysis have led to police tensions and...
University of Exeter contributes to ‘invisible disabilities’ parliamentary report
Members of the University of Exeter’s Inclusivity Project have contributed to a parliamentary briefing that highlights the challenges faced by...
Most former SpAds become “shadow lobbyists” when they leave Whitehall, major new analysis shows
Most former SpAds become ‘shadow lobbyists’ when they leave Whitehall, major new analysis of the career paths of political special...
Penalties, corruption and legislation are failing to deter harmful gas flaring in Nigeria, study shows
Legislation is failing to end gas flaring in Nigeria which is harming the environment and people’s health, a new study...