Expert Comment
Why legislation alone won’t stop Brits behaving badly in Magaluf
"The combination of modern mass holidays (which take people out of their regular networks), erosion of gender-specific norms (which used to censure female excess in particular) and super-cheap alcohol (serving the interests of global conglomerates as well as local retailers) make for an explosive mix which places like Magaluf find difficult to control" says Professor Beat Kümin.
Important for all contacts to be traced following MERS outbreak, says Professor Andrew Easton
"It is important for all contacts to be traced and provided with appropriate advice about possible symptoms and how to seek medical assistance. MERS is similar to, but not the same as SARS that spread in 2002-03 and the hope is that proper precautions will lead to the halt of the spread of MERS as it did for SARS."
Facebook has at best been irresponsible and at worst has colluded with something which is possibly a criminal offence - Dr Christine Harrison
Dr Christine Harrison, from the 神马福利影片’s Centre for Lifelong Learning, reacts to the Facebook 'baby ducking' video clip - calling for the social network to be more responsible.
For Blatter the game is seemingly up; Fifa must now reform for the good of world football – Dr David Webber
Dr David Webber, an expert in the cultural political economy of football at the 神马福利影片, remains cautious over Sepp Blatter’s long-term intentions, and what his decision to step down means for Fifa and its proposed programme of reforms.
Labour and the Conservatives have no incentive to change electoral system, says Prof Wyn Grant
"The difficulty with replacing the current electoral system is that when the electorate were offered the possibility of a modest change in a referendum they decisively rejected it". - Professor Wyn Grant, 神马福利影片.