Trial and web error: when jury members go online

Gavel
Almost a quarter of people on jury service are confused about rules on internet use during a trial, according to findings from the UCL Jury Project.
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Torture by any other name

Prisoner
Western states prefer to define torture legally rather than on ethical terms, to avoid moral and political responsibility, according to research.
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Female surgeons: cutting the gender gap

Female surgeon
Despite more women than men studying at UK medical schools, women are far less likely than male colleagues to pursue a career in surgery.
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Zimbabwe land reforms: myths and surprises

Ploughing
An ESRC/DFID-supported study presents some surprising results of the controversial Zimbabwean land reform - and challenges five myths.
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Reforming the Portuguese VAT system

Euro coin
Recommendations by Professor Rita de la Feria led to reforms in Portugal's 2012 State Budget - and savings of 1.2 per cent GDP.
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Society Now - spring 2013

See our features on income and spending options for the UK, the Workplace Employee Relations Survey, EU membership debate, and the referendum on Scottish independence.

Features

Feeling the pain of others

New research has established a definite link between the physical condition synaesthesia and the capacity for feeling empathy.

Impact case studies