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Influencing Traits Before Birth (2002)
Book
Pattinson, S. D. (2002). Influencing Traits Before Birth. Ashgate Publishing

In this informative and captivating book the author presents a moral critique of the laws governing the creation of "designer babies." Alan Gewirth's Principle of Generic Consistency is used as the starting point for developing a framework, which is... Read More about Influencing Traits Before Birth.

'Reproductive Cloning: Can Cloning Harm the Clone?' (2002)
Journal Article
Pattinson, S. D. (2002). 'Reproductive Cloning: Can Cloning Harm the Clone?'. Medical Law Review, 10(3), 295-307. https://doi.org/10.1093/medlaw/10.3.295

Since the creation of Dolly the sheep was reported in February 1997, the possibility of a cloned child has elicited powerful declarations of condemnation. A widely held view is that cloning a human being would be immoral and ought to be prohibited by... Read More about 'Reproductive Cloning: Can Cloning Harm the Clone?'.

Rogue States - States Sponsoring Terrorism? (2002)
Journal Article
Minnerop, P. (2002). Rogue States - States Sponsoring Terrorism?. German law journal, 3(9), https://doi.org/10.1017/s2071832200015352

Since 1994, the United States of America have been warning of a new threat posed by so-called ‘rogue states'. (1) Following 11th September 2001, a number of these so-called rogue states have been targeted as responsible for the attacks or as a result... Read More about Rogue States - States Sponsoring Terrorism?.

Undue influence in the context of medical treatment (2002)
Journal Article
Pattinson, S. D. (2002). Undue influence in the context of medical treatment. Medical Law International, 5(4), 305-317. https://doi.org/10.1177/096853320200500404

It is argued that the application of the doctrine of undue influence to patient's decisions in the context of medical treatment is ripe for development. The doctrine is capable of providing much needed protection for vulnerable patients if developed... Read More about Undue influence in the context of medical treatment.

The Emergence of the Drug Receptor Theory (2002)
Journal Article
Maehle, A., Pruell, C., & Halliwell, R. (2002). The Emergence of the Drug Receptor Theory. Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, 1(8), 637-641. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrd875

Today, the concept of specific receptors for drugs and transmitters lies at the very heart of pharmacology. Less than one hundred years ago, this novel idea met with considerable resistance in the scientific community. To mark the 150th anniversary o... Read More about The Emergence of the Drug Receptor Theory.

Access v Process in Employment Discrimination: Why ADR suits the US but not the UK (2002)
Journal Article
Baker, A. (2002). Access v Process in Employment Discrimination: Why ADR suits the US but not the UK. Industrial Law Journal, 31(2), 113-134. https://doi.org/10.1093/ilj/31.2.113

Comparison of UK and US legal systems for resolving discrimination claims, focusing on use of alternative dispute resolution techniques and how more formal approach and different attitude in US makes ADR more attractive option.