A large number of friends on Facebook may appear impressive but, according to a new report, the more social circles a person is linked to online the more likely social media will be a source of stress.
Nov 26, 2012
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Tools designed to predict an individual's risk of repeat offending are not sufficient on their own to inform sentencing and release or discharge decisions, concludes a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
Jul 24, 2012
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Measures put in place to control COVID-19 have impacted the wellbeing of millions of people worldwide to such an extent that some experts question whether the harm caused will persist long after the pandemic has eased.
Aug 21, 2020
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Similar to the Iranian government, which released 73,000 inmates, the Indonesian government plans to release at least 30,000 detainees to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country's overcrowded jails.
Apr 7, 2020
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A British court on Thursday ruled that heavy drinking during pregnancy should not be considered a "crime of violence" against the child in a case that had raised concerns about criminalising mothers.
Dec 4, 2014
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Family violence is still a significant problem in New Zealand, according to the latest data summaries released by the NZ Family Violence Clearinghouse.
Jul 11, 2014
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The Council of Europe adopted on Wednesday a new international convention to make organ trafficking a criminal offence, giving the police greater scope to hunt mafia groups involved in the trade across borders.
Jul 9, 2014
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Countries in Europe, even neighbours, have vastly different approaches to combating drug abuse.
Apr 10, 2014
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A new criminal offence of "wilful neglect" is needed for individuals and organisations in the healthcare sector, to send out a clear message that appalling care warrants public censure and sanction, say leading lawyers in ...
Mar 5, 2014
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British members of parliament voted overwhelmingly on Monday in support of a ban on smoking in cars carrying children.
Feb 10, 2014
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