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Court ruling a triumph of law over dangerous politics. [Newspaper article] (2023)
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ARNELL, P. 2023. Court ruling a triumph of law over dangerous politics. [Newspaper article]. The Scotsman [online], 16 November 2023. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/v98n4fa2

One of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's key pledges in January 2023 was to "stop the boats". Central to the plan is the UK-Rwanda Memorandum of Understanding, agreed in April 2022. Under this deal, Rwanda promised to accept and consider for asylum people... Read More about Court ruling a triumph of law over dangerous politics. [Newspaper article].

The shameful response to Shamima Begum. [Newspaper article] (2023)
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ARNELL, P. 2023. The shameful response to Shamima Begum. [Newspaper article]. The Scotsman [online], 26 February 2023. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/5n8wdmwx

The response by the UK government to the actions of Shamima Begum is shameful. It is discriminatory, disproportionate and inhumane. The Begum case has become a touchstone, with sections of the press and government politicians celebrating the rejectio... Read More about The shameful response to Shamima Begum. [Newspaper article].

We can't risk justice being denied in schools abuse case: the passage of time affects both victims and the accused person so further delays should be avoided. [Newspaper article] (2022)
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The axiom justice delayed is justice denied rightfully has its supporters. Often attributed to former Prime Minister William E. Gladstone, it encompasses the sentiment that where redress to an injured party is too long in coming there is effectively... Read More about We can't risk justice being denied in schools abuse case: the passage of time affects both victims and the accused person so further delays should be avoided. [Newspaper article].

UK courts not addressing the most important issue in Assange case. [Newspaper article] (2022)
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ARNELL, P. 2022. UK courts not addressing the most important issue in Assange case. [Newspaper article]. The Scotsman [online], 5 July 2022, page 17. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/mta27ufs

Julian Assange's extradition proceedings seem interminable and they are set to continue for some time yet. Yet, in spite of their length, they have not addressed what many feel is the most important question. The upcoming appeal at the High Court in... Read More about UK courts not addressing the most important issue in Assange case. [Newspaper article].

Rwanda plan exposes the dark side of Johnson's government. [Newspaper article] (2022)
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ARNELL, P. 2022. Rwanda plan exposes the dark side of Johnson's government. [Newspaper article]. The Scotsman [online], 28 June 2022. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/msnkxx4c

The plan of the UK government to remove asylum seekers and refugees to Rwanda has rightly been making headlines. It is an egregious and draconian facet of the hostile environment intended to affect desperate people. It demonises and dehumanises indiv... Read More about Rwanda plan exposes the dark side of Johnson's government. [Newspaper article].

Don't fall for bad press: cycling is good for us all, particularly motorists. [Newspaper article] (2022)
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ARNELL, P. 2022. Don't fall for the bad press: cycling is good for us all, particularly motorists. [Newspaper article]. The Scotsman [online], 2 February 2022. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/mk3y4enb

The recent amendments to the Highway Code have unleashed a wave of criticism of cyclists and cycling. The Daily Mail warned of a spike in road rage in a story headlined "Controversial Highway Code overhaul that tells cyclists to pedal in the middle o... Read More about Don't fall for bad press: cycling is good for us all, particularly motorists. [Newspaper article].

Julian Assange extradition: freedom of British media to expose US state secrets is at stake. [Newspaper article] (2021)
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ARNELL, P. 2021. Julian Assange extradition: freedom of British media to expose US state secrets is at stake. [Newspaper article]. Press gazette [online], 2 March 2021. Available from: https://www.pressgazette.co.uk/julian-assange-extradition-appeal/

Dr Paul Arnell is expert on extradition law from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen – he explains why the Julian Assange extradition appeal has huge implications for media freedom in the UK.

Is exile an act of discrimination? [Newspaper article] (2021)
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ARNELL, P. 2021. Is exile an act of discrimination? [Newspaper article]. The Scotsman [online], 27 February 2021. Available from: https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/shamima-begums-exile-over-isis-support-raises-profound-questions-about-racism-sexism-and-british-citizenship-dr-paul-arnell-3148318

The case of Shamima Begum raises strong and contrasting opinions. Many people feel that her permanent exile from the UK is a just and reasonable response to what she has done. Others are of the view that that fate is discriminatory and egregious.

The fate of Shamima Begum. [Newspaper article] (2020)
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ARNELL, P. 2020. The fate of Shamima Begum. [Newspaper article]. The Scotsman [online], 21 November 2020. Available from: https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/shamima-begum-supreme-court-case-tests-whether-misguided-teenagers-foreign-born-parents-get-same-second-chance-murderers-and-rapists-dr-paul-arnell-3042370

Five years ago Shamima Begum, then 15, left her home and birthplace in England and made her to Syria. She travelled to lend her support to Islamic State. Begum now wants to return, but is barred from doing so. She is presently in limbo, living in the... Read More about The fate of Shamima Begum. [Newspaper article].

Extraditing Ponsati to Spain is not a clear cut process and involves certain procedures. [Newspaper article] (2019)
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ARNELL, P. 2019. Extraditing Ponsati to Spain is not a clear cut process and involves certain procedures. The Scotsman, 15 November 2019.

A second European Arrest Warrant (EAW) seeking St Andrews academic Clara Ponsati has been issued by Spain. The first EAW was withdrawn in June last year following a decision of a German court in the case of former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont.... Read More about Extraditing Ponsati to Spain is not a clear cut process and involves certain procedures. [Newspaper article].

Collaboration: ideas from the construction industry? (2015)
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CHRISTIE, D. 2015. Collaboration: ideas from the construction industry? Energy voice [online], 9 October 2015. Available from: https://www.energyvoice.com/opinion/90045/opinion-collaboration-ideas-from-the-construction-industry/

During the current difficult period faced by the UKCS oil and gas industry, collaboration between the various parties in the offshore industry has been identified as one of the key factors in ensuring that the oil and gas output from the UKCS is maxi... Read More about Collaboration: ideas from the construction industry?.