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The ‘New World’ Beckons: Irish Migration to Britain’s American Colonies
OpenLearn Ireland

The ‘New World’ Beckons: Irish Migration to Britain’s American Colonies

...laws to restrict the entry of ‘papists’ into their territories (Kenny, 2000, p. 9). The state of Maryland, one of the original Thirteen Colonies of England, had initially provided a haven for Catholics in the seventeenth century. However, this toleration did not last, and it too introduced a series of penal laws which restricted the rights of Catholics between 1690...
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How can governments ensure their cybersecurity is strong?
Digital & Computing

How can governments ensure their cybersecurity is strong?

...law enforcement, the military, infrastructure operators, etc. – would likely be involved in many of the kinds of incidents that Michigan would face moving forward. While this insight seems obvious, this is a decidedly uncommon perspective in the state and local government space. Many jurisdictions claim to be working across disciplines, though silos seem to continue to...
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A gift of life at the end of life
Health, Sports & Psychology

A gift of life at the end of life

...law in parts of the UK has recently changed to an ‘opt out’ system. This should increase the numbers of potential organs available for transplant and help save the lives of people urgently waiting for transplants. It’s still important to confirm that family members, next of kin and/or appointed trusted individuals will continue to be consulted and asked to confirm...
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Windrush generation latest to be stripped of their rights in the name of 'migration control'
Society, Politics & Law

Windrush generation latest to be stripped of their rights in the name of 'migration control'

...law. This is a displacement driven by policy, not migration. And it is a worrying trend. [Notting Hill Carnival 2014] Notting Hill Carnival has taken place in London since 1966 and is a multi-cultural celebration Gradually removing rights While this process was certainly in motion long before, the 1971 Immigration Act marked an important transition point. More recently,...
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From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s story
Education & Development

From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s story

...Law. My experience with the OU has been profoundly positive; its flexibility, accessibility and exceptional lecturers allowed me to thrive at a time when I needed it most. During this journey with the OU, I discovered a deep commitment to disability rights and the law, and in 2019 I showcased my work at my TEDx Presentation there. I spoke about how assistive technologies...
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The impact of online media reporting of family crimes on children
Health, Sports & Psychology

The impact of online media reporting of family crimes on children

...law via the Human Rights Act 1998, guarantees the right to respect for private and family life (Human Rights Act 1998; European Convention on Human Rights, 1950). This right is frequently invoked in cases where public reporting of a parent’s or family members sentencing may result in undue harm to their children or family life. When offenders are parents, the law often...
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Heroes and Villains: The Outlaw in Early American Folk Music
Health, Sports & Psychology

Heroes and Villains: The Outlaw in Early American Folk Music

...law. The outlaws With one exception, all of the outlaws considered in this article were real people in American society during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. John Hardy (?–1894) was a black railroad worker who killed a co-worker in a dispute over a game of cards in 1893 (Cox, 1919). Lee Shelton, aka Stack O’Lee, aka Staggerlee (1865–1912) was a...
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Understanding PCSO powers
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding PCSO powers

...law and Section 24A of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. If the power is conferred upon them by a Chief Constable, a PCSO can detain a person for up to 30 minutes to allow for a police officer to arrive who might arrest the person. If the suspect does not comply with this, then they commit a further offence. This varies from one police area to another. For...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs