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Digital forensics
Science, Maths & Technology

Digital forensics

...laws and regulations in digital forensics...Digital evidence features in just about every part of our personal and business lives. Legal and business decisions hinge on having timely data about what people have actually done. This free course, Digital forensics, is an introduction to computer forensics and investigation, and provides a taster in understanding how to...
Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Surrogacy around the world
Health, Sports & Psychology

Surrogacy around the world

...law treats it as if it had never existed or happened. All void contracts are unenforceable. Voidable: Voidable contracts are enforceable at the time of formation. However, they can be voided at a later point in time by one or both parties if certain conditions are satisfied, or defects take place. Therefore, these contracts can be enforced in the court up until such time...
What is forensic science?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is forensic science?

...Law courses. [Image of forensic scientists working in a lab. ] Forensic science, or forensics, is the application of science to establish how historical events occurred and thereby provide impartial evidence that can be used in a court of law. Science can be defined as the collection of information through systematic experimentation and observation. Science often involves...
Hands-free phone tech is dangerous - so why do car firms still promote it?
Digital & Computing

Hands-free phone tech is dangerous - so why do car firms still promote it?

...law – and the car industry itself – hasn’t caught up with the equal dangers of hands-free phone calls while driving. [The Conversation] A week after the latest penalties for using a handset while driving came into force, the Advertising Standards Agency banned a Jaguar advert which highlighted the benefits of hands-free technology. The advert claimed that Wi-Fi and...
Jurors are subject to all kinds of biases when it comes to deciding on a trial
Society, Politics & Law

Jurors are subject to all kinds of biases when it comes to deciding on a trial

...Law and Order, Line of Duty and Midsomer Murders, there is huge public fascination with crime and the criminal justice system. But how much do jurors get it wrong?...Find out about The Open University's Law courses. From CSI to Law and Order, Line of Duty and Midsomer Murders, there is huge public fascination with crime and the criminal justice system. Especially when...
The Cyber Armour: A podcast which champions voices and safety of women and girls in the digital world
Society, Politics & Law

The Cyber Armour: A podcast which champions voices and safety of women and girls in the digital world

...Law and Policy stream of the Centre for Protecting Women Online at The Open University. It is a podcast which champions the voices and safety of women and girls in the digital world. It explores different topics in relation to online safety, while aiming to appeal to a non-academic, general audience that may not have many opportunities to deepen their understanding of...
The Good Friday Agreement - 20 Year Anniversary
OpenLearn Ireland

The Good Friday Agreement - 20 Year Anniversary

...law. Senator Mitchell led the Senate to passage of the nation's first child care bill and was principal author of the low-income housing tax credit program. He was instrumental in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, landmark legislation extending civil rights protections to the disabled. Senator Mitchell's efforts led to the passage of a higher education...
Diversity in religion: Islam
History & The Arts

Diversity in religion: Islam

...lawful behaviour, whether it’s in trade, or dietary laws, or prayers, or relationships with people, including sexual relationships. So there’s this idea of what is a lawful sexual relationship. And, traditionally, it has always been that it has to be through a marriage between a man and a woman, so any kind of act that doesn’t fall within this definition is...
Level 1: Introductory 1 hr