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Independent Ethics Committees in the United Kingdom. (2002)
Book Chapter
Beyleveld, D., Brownsword, R., & Wallace, S. (2002). Independent Ethics Committees in the United Kingdom. In G. Lebeer (Ed.), Ethical Function in Hospital Ethics Committees (111-123.). IOS Press

The UK's Human Rights Act: An early Assessment (2002)
Book Chapter
Leigh, I. (2002). The UK's Human Rights Act: An early Assessment. In G. Huscroft, & P. Rishworth (Eds.), Litigating Rights: Perspectives From Domestic and International Law (323-343). Hart Publishing

Human Rights and Religion. (2002)
Book Chapter
Leigh, I. (2002). Human Rights and Religion. In C. Partridge (Ed.), Dictionary of Contemporary Religion in the Western World (89-94). IVP

The Meaning of Home: A Chimerical Concept or a Legal Challenge? (2002)
Journal Article
Fox, L. (2002). The Meaning of Home: A Chimerical Concept or a Legal Challenge?. Journal of Law and Society, 29(4), 580-610. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6478.00234

'Home' is not an easy concept to pin down. Although the term is instantly familiar, and the physical reality of home is an important and omnipresent feature of our everyday lives, the legal conception of home has received surprisingly little attentio... Read More about The Meaning of Home: A Chimerical Concept or a Legal Challenge?.

Review of N Burrows, Devolution (2002)
Journal Article
Masterman, R. (online). Review of N Burrows, Devolution. Public Law, 588-590

In her book Devolution, Professor Noreen Burrows systematically describes the intricacies of the law pertaining to devolution in the United Kingdom, examining in detail the Scotland *P.L. 589 Act 1998, Northern Ireland Act 1998 and Government of Wale... Read More about Review of N Burrows, Devolution.

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?'.

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.

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.