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Meet some of Brunel Law School's Research Students
Cosmas Anyakudo - research focuses on the development of Corporate Social Responsibility law and practice in Nigeria, supervised by Dr Olufemi Amao
I graduated in 1992 from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1993. In 1998 I was enrolled as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales and practiced until 2008 when I started legal consultancy. My areas of competence included business law, criminal defence and immigration and nationality law in which I gained specialist status. In 2011, I obtained a Master of Laws degree in International Commercial Law from University of Surrey and started my research in Brunel in February 2012. My research focuses on the development of Corporate Social Responsibility law and practice in Nigeria. This research is important to understand the import and effect of recent legislative reform and the impact it has on the increased foreign and local companies who are driving the growth in this emerging economy. My research will interest any persons involved in forming or executing the corporate social responsibility policy of a corporation in Nigeria and those that intend to invest in Nigeria. Lawmakers may find my discussion enlightening in formulating further reforms. |
Mahshid Yaraghi Esfahani - research in 'International Law', supervised by Professor Ilias Bantekas
The knowledge, skills and expertise that I acquired from my Law undergraduate degree (LLB) at Brunel University equipped me to undertake my postgraduate course and then research PhD at Brunel University School of Law. I graduate in 2013 with an International Commercial Law Master degree and have legal experience gained working as a volunteer and as a summer clerk. In each division, I assisted senior associates and junior lawyers in the running of files for major private sector and government clients. This experience developed my research, drafting and analytical skills. And by choosing the PhD of Law programme I expanded my legal knowledge in International Law area. The aim of my research is to analyze and explore the best course of action for stopping wrongful acts by one or more states against peace, it clarify what courses of actions are available in the international sphere and try to understand how to select the appropriate course of action and implement it. In order to do this, my thesis will first lay out the theories of international reaction to a threatening act. It will then examine the different means that can be used to prevent and stop such actions. I aim to find and discuss the new and effective but mostly overlooked methods by which peace can be maintained at the international level. |
Folashade Adeyemo - research in 'Achieving financial stability in developing countries: A case study of Nigerian banking regulations', supervised by Dr Olufemi Amao
I completed my LLM in International Economic and Trade Law in 2011 at Brunel and went on to attend the Nigerian Law School, Abuja. Having recently been called to the Nigerian Bar, I decided to return to Brunel to start my PhD in 2013. I chose to return to Brunel because of the amazing academic support I received during my LLM and the real need to put the interests of the students first. My thesis looks at Financial Regulation and Stability in relation to the Nigerian Banking Sector. It will draw a distinction between the two above concepts and to establish ways of enhancing and improving the regulation within Nigerian banks. |
Noriswadi Ismail - research in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Code of Governance: A Concept for Malaysia A study and analys, supervised by Dr. Federico Ferretti
Noriswadi Ismail, aged 36, Malaysian, is a doctoral researcher on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Data Protection and Privacy at the Intellectual Property, Internet and Media Research Centre, Brunel Law School, Brunel University, London, supervised by Dr. Federico Ferretti. He is a 'Majlis Amanah Rakyat' (MARA) Scholar (2009-2012) and previously a British Chevening Scholar (2006-2007) in Strathclyde Law School, Glasgow whilst reading LLM in Information Technology & Telecommunications Law. Prior to commencing his doctoral research, he was the General Counsel / Company Secretary of HeiTech Padu Berhad (http://www.heitech.com.my) in excess of 10 years. In between his work, he also lectured occasionally on topical issues in Information Technology & Intellectual Property laws at his Alma Matter, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia. Noris was an Academic Visitor in two renowned centres at the University of Oxford; Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS), and the Centre for Health, Law and Emerging Technologies (HeLEX). During the Hilary and Trinity terms in CSLS, he researched largely on data protection in Europe and Asia (South East Asia and East Asia) and was also involved with selected research and events of the Data Protection and Open Society Project under the leadership of Dr. David Erdos, Katzenbach Research Fellow (Balliol College). Whilst during the 3 weeks of summer in HeLEX, he researched on the principles and applications of data protection within the realm of medical informatics, particularly in RFID and Hospital Information Management System. Noris expects to achieve the International Association Privacy Professional (IAPP) and the Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (UK/EU) dual certifications by August 2012. |
Khalid Alhabshan - research in corporate governance with special focus on the aspect of disclosure and transparency, supervised by Professor Peter Jaffey
In 2009, I completed my Master's degree (corporate law) from Nottingham Law School. In the meantime I was working in the bureau of experts at the Council of Ministers. Having a PhD offer from Brunel Law School encouraged my sponsor to promote my scholarship to a PhD level. I started my PhD at Brunel Law School in November 2010, inherent with participating in some law activities which led me to become involved as a member in many law societies. My research focuses on the role of disclosure and transparency in enhancing corporate governance and its principles in Saudi Arabia. My thesis is also extended and highlighted on the issue of corporate governance in Saudi Arabia as the study also will be considering international standards of corporate governance to discover Saudi Arabia's position in as far as compliance is concerned. The state of corporate governance in other nations, namely the UK and the USA, in an attempt to draw comparison with that of Saudi Arabia; the comparison made includes the laws on governance in each of the nations. To examine the social factors that shape the state of corporate governance, the study also considers Sharia and its effects on the business environment in Saudi Arabia. |
*Awarded April 2013* Faleh Salem Al Kahtani, research in corporate governance in Saudi Arabia, supervised by Dr Olufemi Amao
In 2006, I received my Master's degree in criminal justice, and my dissertation was about the freedom of religion under Shari'a legislation and world-wide human rights principles (a comparative and analytical research). My intention when I started my PhD at Brunel Law School was to write about criminal justice again; however my direction has changed to focus on company and capital market regulations. This area appealed as it is important in light of the need to reform current Saudi regulations in terms of company policy and the capital market. Research is crucial as there are countless obstacles regarding this area including: the weakness of the Saudi legislative authority; the emphasis on positive man-made sheltering in this area, and the need to adapt a best practice from other on-going international experiences. Thus, my PhD thesis is about current Saudi corporate governance practices: presenting a case for reform. I have suggested some proposals for future researchers regarding corporate governance aspects in Saudi Arabia as follows: the method by which it is possible to encompass the Islamic perspective of corporate governance from inside Islamic corporations and institutions, and the reform of the Saudi listed corporations' board of directors'. This also involves assisting shareholders in exercising their rights within Saudi listed corporations, encouraging the applications of corporate social responsibility and promoting the self-regulatory corporate governance policies of Saudi listed corporations. In the preparation of this research, I have been indebted to many academics at Brunel Law School for their kind co-operation, their generous assistance and their encouragement. In particular, I am extremely grateful to my supervisor Dr. Olufemi Amao, for his enthusiasm, guidance, patience and invaluable assistance as well for being very kind, warm-hearted and polite to me throughout meticulous readings of the earlier draft of this research. |
Abdulaziz Alrodiman - research in international law and Shari'ah, supervised by Professor Manisuli Ssenyonjo
In 2007 I gained a Masters Degree (LLM) in International Business Law from University of Exeter. I am currently a research (PhD) student in International Law and Shari'ah. My research focuses on the extent of application of international law before the Shari'ah Court in the Saudi judicial system. However, the study involves several aspects of comparison and examples from other different legal systems. I have many years of previous experience in legal aspects of law (nezam) and Shari'ah in Saudi Arabia. As a current judge in the Supreme Court and a member of the Saudi arbitration team, pursuing a PhD programme will enhance my intellectual, theoretical and critical abilities for my present and future commitments. With regard to research, I have written several papers and opinions especially in Islamic Shari'ah and arbitration. My research interest lies in the areas of Islamic Shari'ah, arbitration and international law. The judiciary on the one hand is one of the most important institutions in any state in order to solve disputes under its jurisdiction. International law on the other hand is the primary mechanism for solving disputes between states and other international entities. However, despite the youthfulness of modern international law in comparison to municipal laws, the first becomes increasingly involved in domestic law, especially in those countries which adopt the monist approach. Shari'ah is the principal source of law in about 53 states, which are about one third of the United Nations member states. As international law was originally established through different legal principles, of which Shari'ah was one, almost all international law principles are recognized and realized under Shari'ah rules. Therefore, pursuing studies in this regard will be helpful to enrich the field of international law by introducing different perspectives. |
Abdulla Alsayegh – research in consumer and commercial law, supervised by Avv Federico Ferretti
In 2007 I completed an LLM course in Commercial Law. In 2008 I decided to do my PhD at Brunel University because of its good reputation. My PhD research is about Consumer Protection which is part of commercial law, and my topic is "Is there adequate protection for the consumers in the UAE?". My research will be a comparative study between UAE and UK legal legislations in the consumer protection field. Through this research I am going to look at western legal systems such as the UK and Europe, since these countries were foremost in adopting consumer protection laws. Then my research will focus on the UAE and other Arab countries' consumer protection legislation and the Sharia Law point of view in the same field. These laws will then be assessed in the light of the western legal regimes. The strengths and weaknesses of these different regimes will be scrutinized and the lessons which the UAE can take from the western regimes will be indicated.
This study will try to discover the reason why the UAE is facing a continuous increase in the prices of commodities, and the problem of importation of toxic food in the market. Finally, this research will focus on the attitude of the government towards consumer protection, and the most necessary steps which it might take in this respect will be discussed. Throughout the comparison, some recommendations and solutions will be included that may help and support the UAE government in improving and developing the Consumer Protection Law in the UAE. |
Salman Al-Subaie, research in "Human Rights of Accused in Saudi Arabi", supervised by Professor Manisuli Ssenyonjo
I did my Master's degree in Saudi Arabia in 2007 and it was entitled "Evaluating the protections implemented against terrorism activities in Saudi Arabia". Since then, I have been attracted by human rights issues in general, and specifically in Saudi Arabia. In 2009 I joined Brunel University because of the brilliant reputation and its significance among other UK Universities. My research interests lie in International Human Rights Law. I am examining the Accused Rights within the Saudi Arabia Criminal process "Arresting, Interrogation and fair trial in the court". I am comparing those rights with the international Human Rights Standards and mainly focusing on the instruments that Saudi Arabia has ratified on. The importance of the study comes from the fact that Saudi Arabia in the recent years has ratified many conventions related to Human Rights. It is also beneficial to examine the degree of compatibility between Islamic law which is implemented in Saudi with the concept of Human Rights. I really enjoy studying at Brunel as I am surrounded by phenomenal professors and staff as well as very kind friends. In the future I am planning to continue my career in the field of Human Rights. |
Muath Al-Zoubi, research in Criminal Law, supervised by Dr Gerard Conway
In 2009, I obtained my Master's degree from the University of Jordan. In the same year, I obtained my licence to practice law from the Jordanian Bar Association. After that, I worked as a legal researcher in the directorate of legal affairs and international cooperation in the Ministry Of Justice in Jordan. I then worked as a Teaching Assistant in the faculty of Law in the University of Jordan until I started my PhD research at Brunel University in March 2012, funded by the University of Jordan. My PhD research focuses on 'the Application of International Law Criminal Measures against the Crime of Trafficking in Persons in Jordan' through examining the extent to which Jordanian legislation is in line with international law criminal measures to address the legal issue of the crime of trafficking in persons. I decided to study at Brunel University because of its great reputation. My supervisor always provides me with all the help, assistance and support I need to conduct my research. |
Cansu Aykota - research title 'The Role of Press Freedom for the Development of Democracy in Turkey', supervised by Dr Christian Hietsch
After graduating from Eastern Mediterranean University with distinction in North Cyprus, I completed my LLM in European Legal Studies at Cardiff University in 2010 and worked as a lawyer in Istanbul for 2 years. In January 2012, I started my research at Brunel Law School. I intend to write a PhD thesis about freedom of the press in Turkey. My research question will consider the importance of a free press for a democratic society and the role of press freedom for the development of democracy in Turkey. I will examine the extent to which Western liberal ideas are appropriate as a model for Turkey in terms of building stronger press standards in the country which wouldn't be affected by political changes. |
Saad Abdullah Aljadean - research in arbitration law, supervised by Dr Mihail Danov
Once I had finished my LLB (KU) and LLM (UK), I then decided to do my PhD in arbitration law. I chose to study at Brunel University because the law school has an excellent reputation for outstanding academic research. The lecturers are extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of law and are very supportive at all times. Brunel Law School offers additional classes, specifically aimed at supporting international students in their presentation skills, academic writing skills and oral and written English skills. The teaching at Brunel law school is of an excellent standard in all areas. I have thoroughly enjoyed my educational experience so far and am eagerly anticipating the next phase of my PhD. |
Neal Beckett - research in comparative EU corporate taxation law, supervised by Professor Abimbola Olowofoyeku
Following completion of my Masters degree (LLM) at University of London, I have been delighted to continue my studies here at Brunel for my research degree. My research thesis focuses on comparative EU corporate taxation law with respect to identifying a common tax avoidance solution across EU Member States. It is a particularly pertinent area of study at the moment based on the widespead lawful tactics available to companies in avoiding corporate tax at a time when the state of EU finances remains perilous. I hope to add some valuable research ideas and solutions to the debate about how, despite the desire for nations to retain soverignty over direct taxation, a common model can be adopted to circumvent tax avoidance. I look forward to continuing working with all the academics assisting my research, as well as any other students with an interest in this field. |
Stephanie Berry – research in international human rights law, supervised by Dr Alexandra Xanthaki
After graduating from the University of Manchester with an honours degree in Law, I moved to Copenhagen where I was an active member of Amnesty International's Lawyers Group and the European Law Students' Association, for which I headed a delegation to the United Nations in 2006. In 2008, I completed a LLM in International Human Rights Law at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute/Lund University in Sweden. I began my PhD at Brunel Law School in September 2008 and also work as a research assistant for the Collaborative Research Network – Human Rights, Security and the Media.
My research focuses on the conflict prevention aspects of international minority rights standards and how these are applicable to Muslims in the UK and Denmark. This will include an analysis of international human rights instruments, including the UN Declaration on the Rights of Minorities and the Framework Convention on National Minorities. I will additionally address the national situation in respect of Muslims in both the UK and Denmark, including anti-discrimination legislation, integration policies and freedom of religion. |
*Awarded April 2012* Sirinya Dusitnanond - research in tax law, supervised by Professor Abimbola Olowofoyeku
I started my research at Brunel University in March 2007 after obtaining a Masters degree in Tax Law at King's College, London. Prior to that, I completed a first degree at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. I received a scholarship for my LLM and PhD in Tax law from the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and will return to Thailand to become a lecturer in tax law at this University. My research topic is 'Reform of Tax Incentives for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Thailand'. The research studies tax systems with special reference to corporate income tax for FDI in some specific countries of the Thai economy. The aim is to suggest reform of the tax incentives regime for FDI to achieve true economic development. |
Hossam ElDeeb research in international criminal law, supervised by Dr Mohamed Elewa Badar
After I obtained my LLM Master's degree from University of London in 2008, I worked as a Human Rights lawyer at the National Council For Human Rights in Egypt before joining the United Nations to work in the International law field at the UNHCR Middle East regional office. In 2010, I was Assistant Counsel before the International Criminal Court working on a case in Africa. In 2011, I decided to start my PhD studies in the field to enhance my knowledge and experience. Although I received other offers from different universities in the UK, I chose Brunel University because of its excellent academic reputation in research and the recommendations I received from colleagues who studied there. Brunel law school has wide range of specialisations and expertise in different fields of law. Currently I work under the supervision of Dr. Mohamed Elewa Badar, who provides me with very professional assistance and guidance through my research work. Dr. Badar is an expert in the field of ICL and I am proud to work under his supervision at a great university like Brunel. |
Amos Osaigbovo Enabulele – research in public international law, supervised by Dr Andreas Dimopoulos
I commenced PhD studies at Brunel University in January 2009. I am a Lecturer at the Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, the Faculty of Law, University of Benin, Nigeria. I obtained my LL.B at the University of Benin in 2000 – Second Class (Upper) Division. I attended the Nigerian Law School – Second Class (Upper) Division, and was called to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2003. I obtained my LLM at the University of Benin – February 2005. I have researched in, and published articles across diverse areas of law, in several Journals. I was appointed to work with the Edo State Law Review Commission, as a representative of the Faculty of Law, University of Benin, in 2004. I was appointed in 2008, by the University of Botswana Law Journal, to contribute a bi-annual "Recent Development in Nigeria" for publication in the Journal. My PhD work is a hybrid of public international law and constitutional law. It investigates the problems associated with the lack of uniformity in the approaches of sovereign states towards the application of treaties to their municipal subjects, and its implications for an effective international law regime. The relevance of the discourse is underscored by the expansion of the shade of international law through its application to varied subjects, to which municipal law had exclusively applied. The aim of the work is to seek means of reducing the inevitable tension between treaties and municipal law, as the former relates with the different modes of implementation adopted by States. As States continue to assume vertical treaty obligations in the face of the poor enforcement records, majorly caused by constitutional impediments, it is hoped that my findings will lead to a global and efficacious vertical application of international law. |
Polona Florijančič, research in WTO law, supervised by Professor Manisuli Ssenyonjo(Awarded a PhD Studentship 2011)
After finishing the LLB at Evropska Pravna Fakulteta in Slovenia, I moved to London to do an LLM degree in International Human Rights Law at Brunel University. The following year I worked as a research assistant for Dr Mohamed Badar and during this time I successfully applied for a PhD studentship at Brunel. I am now a teaching assistant at the Law School and have completed the Graduate Learning and Teaching Programme. Currently I teach a number of seminars at the LLB level and am also lecturing for the International Human Rights Law and Islamic Law module at the postgraduate level. My PhD research is on WTO Law and developing countries with a focus on the Agreement on Agriculture. I intend to tackle generally the question of membership in the WTO from a developing country's perspective, followed by a human rights critique and an examination of the tackled problems as wider problems of public international law. |
Kema Alexis Foua - research in International Labour and Economic law, supervised by Professor Ben Chigara
After completing my LLM in International Comparative and Business Law at London Metropolitan University in 2007, I worked for two different law firms in Kent and London. Since October 2010, I have embarked on a Research study at Brunel University. This is a delightful experience as, not only did I meet other researchers from different countries, but also I gave myself the opportunity to broaden my knowledge of International law under the supervision of a renowned scholar. Brunel University is listed among the top institutions in the UK for Research. This characteristic was the determining factor in my decision to apply for a PhD here. My research topic is about the implementation of Core International Labour Standards (CILS) in developing countries. I intend to focus my analysis on the issue of Child Labour on cocoa and coffee plantations in the Ivory Coast. This topic is indeed a cross road for human rights law and Labour law alike because there is an issue of child rights arising in a work environment. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is the leading actor in the international legal arena in regard to addressing the issue efficiently. Meanwhile, the various challenges for the ILO to eliminate child labour, having in mind the looming Millennium Development Goals (MDG), lead to the question of the effectiveness of Core International Labour Standards in developing countries in general and in particular in the Ivory Coast. |
Edward Guntrip – research in public international law, supervised by Professor Ilias Bantekas
(Awarded a PhD Studentship 2008)
I graduated from the University of Western Australia and subsequently worked as a solicitor in Australia. I completed an LLM at the University of Cambridge specialising in public international law in 2005 and worked as a litigation solicitor in London for several years. I commenced my research at Brunel Law School in September 2008. My research interests lie in public international law. My research question examines whether the current legal regime governing foreign direct investment permits states to meet both international obligations relating to non-economic development and commercial obligations owed to investors. Foreign direct investment allows States to source financial assistance and new technologies. Foreign direct investment is usually governed by bilateral investment treaties which have traditionally had a commercial focus. However, States are also under increasing pressure to comply with international obligations to improve labour standards, environmental standards and human rights generally. There is the potential for these different types of obligations to conflict in relation to some investments, resulting in a state possibly breaching either its commercial or non-commercial obligations. My research will examine whether both commercial and non-commercial development obligations for these investments can be met simultaneously and, if not, the mechanism by which a balance be achieved. |
Sharmin Chowdhury Hamvas - research to examine the implementation of the Race Directive on the Roma minority in post-communist accession states to the European Union (EU) who imposed 'conditionality to anti-discrimination acquis', supervised by Dr Gerard Conway
After completing my LL.M. in International Business Law from the University of Manchester, I started my career practising at a law firm performing legal research. I was always interested in academia, therefore I started to teach and at a later stage lead the Law and Business Programme in Access to Higher Education Diploma course at Thames Valley University. I completed the teaching qualification, Certificate in Education from the same institution and was a former member of the Institute of Learning. I feel passionate about equality and justice, therefore I joined Amnesty International and started my research in this area as a PhD student at Brunel Law School. My research aims to examine the implementation of the Race Directive on the Roma minority in post-communist accession states to the European Union (EU) who imposed 'conditionality to anti-discrimination acquis'. I presented a Conference paper at the University of Pittsburgh, USA, 7th Annual Graduate Student Conference on the European Union on 'Crisis, Continuity, and Change in the European Union' in March 2012. |
Abdullah Mattar - research in anti-dumping and anti-subsidies, supervised by Professor Manisuli Ssenyonjo
After I graduated from Cairo University in 2002, I want back to my country, Saudi Arabia, to work as a lawyer. I worked in many places, which included law firms and practised in many law areas, family law, trade law and Islamic law. In 2004, I became a member of the legal department of one of the largest Saudi company investments in many places in the world. At the same time, I was a writer in Okaz newspaper, a well known newspaper in Saudi Arabia as well as Sayidaty Magazine. In 2005, I established my own law firm and started the work at that time. I was dreaming to continue my higher degree in USA or EU universities, so, in 2006; I decided to do my Master degree LLM in United States (University of Arizona). In Arizona, I had been selected as one of the best law student in University of Arizona and have awarded a certificate. After I finished my LLM in 2008, I found it better to do my PhD in UK, in order to have diverse cultures and knowledge from many countries. My research is about anti-dumping and anti-subsides and their impact on the Saudi petrochemicals productions. This research is analysing the cases against Saudi Arabia around the world and how to protect these productions from these legal action. It is also worth to know about these two aspects under the Islamic Law, which is new study as well. It is important to know the weakness in these two aspects under GATT and what should the World Trade Organization's members do in order to develop these regulation to be suitable with the economic changes in the world. |
Paulette Morris – research in family mediation (alternative dispute resolution), supervised by Professor Christine Piper
Paulette qualified as a mediator in 2003, received recognition by the Legal Services Commission as a family mediator in 2007 and started her PhD in October 2008 after being awarded a MSc in 'Conflict Resolution and Mediation Studies' at Birkbeck University of London. Her research focus for the MSc was on adult non-participation in family mediation, which was a small-scale empirical study. Her PhD thesis focuses on parents who withdraw from the family mediation process before it is complete and seeks to answer the research question "To what extent does the existence of domestic abuse influence the decision of parents to withdraw from mediation after the intake session or later in the process and to what extent might this be the result of poor screening and mediator practice?" Paulette is undertaking her PhD on a part-time basis and continues to practice as a family mediator as well as working as a research associate on the 'Mapping Paths to Family Justice' project, which is an ESRC funded joint research project at the Universities of Exeter and Kent. |
Masaki Nagata - research 'Apostasy, Blasphemy and Islamic States Practice', supervised by Dr Mohamed Elewa Badar
After I had successfully achieved an LLM from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, I had decided to undertake a PhD here at Brunel University. My research topic for my thesis is, 'Apostasy, Blasphemy and Islamic States Practice.' I have received a lot of support for my research from academics here. The academics and the research administrators have always replied to my emails and questions quickly and provide support to improve the circumstances of my research. |
Chidebe Nwankwo - research in ECOWAS, supervised by Professor Manisuli Ssenyonjo
Brunel Law School has created a friendly and homely environment for everyone involved and I have been privileged to work under the supervision of some of the best professionals in the legal academia. My research is focused on the institutional Framework of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). My research is a multi-disciplinary scholarly exercise cutting across fields including but not limited to; international law, political science, international relations, economics and sociology. I discuss the nature of the ECOWAS treaty establishing that it assumes a supranational status. In my work I examine the design of institutional framework of the community. I also examine how the community institutions relate both at the regional level and domestically and how key actors in the integration process affect community policies. It is hoped, that at the end of the day, the analysis of the trappings of the legal and institutional machinery would be of value to the discourse of supranational organisations in the continent and also be of theoretical value to students and practitioners in the integration process in the sub-region and the wider continent. |
Mr Orowhuo Okocha - research in the Detention Rights of Accused Persons in England and Nigeria, supervised by Dr Dimitrios Giannoulopoulos
My research is on the Detention Rights of Accused Persons in England and Nigeria, and focuses on the custodial rights of persons in both jurisdictions, including the right to legal assistance and advice at the police station and the right to silence and freedom from self-incrimination. The research aims to explore the chasm between the law as it exists theoretically and as it is in practice, and to understand the reasons why; and, where necessary, propose reforms to the legal and institutional framework in order to achieve the best rights' practice in both jurisdictions. The teaching at Brunel Law School is of excellent quality and I especially appreciate that the academics are interested in your success, as evidenced by their willingness to meet and entertain questions, even at informal gatherings. |
Henry Uzokwe - research in Consumer Protection and Commercial Law, supervised by Avv Federico Ferretti
Henry holds a BA (Hons) English from the University of Uyo, Nigeria, a Master's degree in International Diplomacy from Reading University and an LL.B (Hons) Law from Teesside University in the United Kingdom. He also received specialised training and a Certificate in Community Research from University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) United Kingdom. He is about to be awarded a Post Graduate Certificate in Employment Law (PG Cert). In pursuit of his legal career, he has completed legal internships and volunteered his services with a number of Law Firms and Public Interest Organisations in the United Kingdom and Overseas. During his University years he completed a legal internship with MITCHELL SIMMONDS SOLICITORS London. Henry has developed extensive litigation skills in civil, regulatory, employment and Class Action litigation. Additionally, he has extensive negotiation, community research and reviewing experience. He has successfully represented many employees on Pro Bono bases in different internal appeals. His professional research interest lies in Commercial and Consumer Protection Law, particularly in the areas of financial consumer protection, regulatory law, banking, trade, diplomacy and corporate governance. Research Title: Financial Services and Consumer Protection in emerging market economies; A Case study of the Nigerian banking industry. His research focuses on the financial consumer protection in emerging market economies and 'how' financial consumers' interests are safeguarded, particularly in the banking industry. This will include an analysis of consumers of financial services in Nigeria. The aim is to analyse and seek effective legal and institutional framework for consumer protection which will include a stronger regulation, supervision and enforcement with cost-effective resolution mechanism. |


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I am hoping for some advice or ideas on my upcoming new roofing. I have a few home repair projects & got some great advice over in the Hvac section on ductwork.
I have a couple contractors coming to view and bid & I am trying to educate myself a bit in advance. I've got a decent grip on the parts of a roof & shingle types, etc, but can't seem to figure out this one particular troublesome section of the roof. (I don't even know the technical wording for this part of roof). It's the part starting mid way and extending over the porch. see pic. Obviously some dips near the pipes, but beyond that, the section just seems out of sorts, at least visually. Do I need to just have that section completely torn off and start over? Or can it be built up or something (during the re-roofing process) to improve the look? The scale? Should I be thinking about new pillars and or some type of "something" -trimming? - to help the porch look? The roof is low pitch, and the house is approx 1700 sq ft inc the attached garage. It's a long, narrow ranch, approx 22 x 75, built in 1960. Thanks in advance for any and all direction! PS...am I in the right forum for this question? |
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The dips around the vent pipes may be an indication that the pipe flashing has failed at some time and the sheathing is now water damaged there and should be replaced. You might try the Remodeling forum for advice on how to make the roof more visually appealing. I would look at having the 'bump up' on the left side rebuilt as a gable coming out perpendicular to the main roofline. I would also want to minimize the 'street visibility' of those vent pipes. |
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Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here but I have been reading this forum for several years.
We are in the middle of putting a full bath in a previous bedroom. The room was entirely gutted, plumbing rough-in, tub placed,electrical & drywall are all finished. This is going to be a tub/shower combo with the end and side wall of the tub being tiled and of course the floor. I have had 7 so called "tile experts" out here to bid the tile install. Out of those 7 only 2 said that they would use any type of waterproofing membrane. One used Kerdi and the other Redguard. All of the rest said that it wasn't needed and they don't use any type of membrane in the wet area saying that the Durarock, mortar and travertine tile are all waterproof and I should not have any issues! The Kerdi guy gave me the creeps so he's out and the Redguard guy priced it twice as high as everyone else because he didn't want to drive all the way out here. Who should I believe and does it really matter that much in the end? Should I keep looking and insist on a waterproof membrance or am I making to much of this? Thanks in advance for your time and advice. |
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I did a lot of research on this, but I am no expert. But here is what I learned. Old bathrooms were built for a lot of ventilation (bad windows etc) and few short showers (small hot water heaters). They allow water through the grout, but most of it drains downward and gets back into the tub or drainpan. Some vapor gets into the stud cavities, but the theory was a little bit would dry. So the first factors to consider - are you in a desert where everything dries? Is this a low use guest shower that will likely dry? The first improvement to this system was Durock instead of drywall under the tile. Durock is much more water resistant, gets more of the water back into the drain pan, and generally helps a lot. My contractor just uses tile over durock, and guarantees for ten years. I don't know whether to believe him either, but he says Kerdi is not yet proven. That said, I think there are certain benches and windowsills and such that need extra waterproofing help. The hidden issue with waterproofing is that if you do get water in the stud cavities somehow, it might be trapped. |
You want 6-mil poly or tar paper behind the tile backer board with the bottom of the poly/paper lapped over the tub's flange. OR Install your cement board with a topical membrane; RedGard, Hydroban, Kerdi. You are correct. Tile, grout, cement backer board, none of them are waterproof. They are all inorganic, so water does not damage them. But water can get through the grout, through the cement board, and into your house's framing bays. Thus the need for a membrane, either behind of in front of the tile backer board. You could split the labor. Have them install the cement backer board and thinset and mesh tape the seams and take the next day off. On their day off, you can buy a gallon of Hydroban or RedGard and "paint" it on the cement board yourself. Two coats. Easy to do. Plenty of youtube videos for reference. Then they come back and tile. Are you making too much out of this? No. You want a membrane. |
Recently finished a bath. Plasterer hung blue board and cement board. I taped and sealed the tub area using Red Gard. The tile setter was a little surprised. Most people don't use it because the clients are unaware that cement board is water resistant, not water proof. I would also check with the manufacturer (it is on the container) as to whether thin set or mastic is to be used when setting tiles.Use a good mastic if in fact mastic is called for. I would also use it on the floor. My fifties ranch had bathrooms stacked and the ceiling on the lower bath was crumbling because of water constantly saturating the floor. |
I don't recommend mastic in a tub surround or in a shower. Mastic is water soluble. Some manufacturers say their mastic is suitable for tub surround and shower walls but prohibit in on a shower floor. Still...I don't recommend mastic in anywhere in any shower. |
- Posted by Twisterhelen (My Page) on Sat, Nov 17, 12 at 10:38
I think I will go with the suggestion to add the Redguard myself. Don't know why I didn't think of that. The tile person I am leaning toward is very interested in how it actually works. I told him about the suggestion from here and he wants to be here when I put it on. Nothing like teaching the expert I guess. Thanks so much for all of the advice. |
While the tile may be water proof (as in stops all water movement and is not damaged) the grout joints between the tiles will wick moisture while not being damaged Cement board is 'waterproof' only to the extent (like grout) it is not damaged by water. You still need a water barrier. I prefer membranes over ANY field applied barrier. You want a moisture barrier, NOT just a vapor barrier. Moisture barriers are ALSO usually vapor barriers, but not the other way around. |
It was not as important when a 1+ inch thick mud bed was used. The moisture that penetrated the grout did a lot of spreading in the thick mud bed. |
I just bought my tile guys a gallon of redguard and insisted they use it. Box checked. |
Redgard is fine....Hydroban is better, IMHO. To the poster that said Kerdi is "Unproven," BS! Kerdi has been around here in the US for over 20 years and IS "Proven." Properly installed, it will last a lifetime. |
- Posted by barbcollins (My Page) on Sun, Nov 18, 12 at 15:48
You all are more forgiving than me. If a "professional" comes in and I know more than he/she does, they probably are not getting the job. How can a tile man never have heard of Redgard or Hydroban? |
- Posted by Twisterhelen (My Page) on Mon, Nov 19, 12 at 9:05
barbcollins, that's exactly how I had been thinking but now I'm coming to realize that using a membrane must not have caught on around here. When only 2 out of 7 use or have heard of it should tell you something. All of these tile people come very highly recommended from several sources. Amazing isn't it and a great part of my frustration. |
- Posted by barbcollins (My Page) on Tue, Nov 20, 12 at 8:04
Curious... where is "around here". And to be fair, I have never hired a tile man myself. I do all my own work learning from the experts here on GW. It does worry me when we buy our next house, if there is a tile shower already, there will be no way for me to know if it was done right. |
- Posted by Twisterhelen (My Page) on Tue, Nov 20, 12 at 13:25
I am in Southern Indiana. We are about 1 hour from Louisville, KY and that's were most of the good tile people are. Unfortunately if they have to cross the bridge into Indiana and drive out to the sticks, they like to add 3K to the price. We are also considering doing it ourselves, but we've never done tile before(plenty of everything else) and knowing the way we work, it would probably take us 2 years to get it done. |
Oh you can do it! :) If I can do it ... you can do it :) |
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The tales of a nameless boy and his tree review
by PiNK
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- Comic Review
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- May 14, 2012 3:55 PM
I have to say, the cover is pretty amazing, with an oil paint feel to it. It has a lot of ambience to it and really draws you in.
The story is about a magical forest inhabited by monsters, a boy and his tree, and a shapeshifter, a truley unique story! The narration adds a nice fairy tale feeling to it too.
A simple and clean verticle layout that makes reading easy and enjoyable.
The characters are amazingly unique and full of personality. There's a nameless boy who lives with a tree named Poe and a shapeshifter named Tomo. The beginning also includes a french soldier who barely speaks english who becomes more important later on. The designs are also wonderful too. Tomo looks like a masquerade dancer and Poe appears nymph like.
Tomo adds in humor nicely with his naive personality and the quirkiness of the whole story adds a sense of humor and lightheartedness.
-Limited Coloring
Limited colors are used to make certain things pop, like the nameless boy's eyes and important scenes.
-Slight Sketchiness
Sketchiness is part of the style, but sometimes it can feel like a panel has been rushed. This is very rare though and barely noticable.
-A few typos
Actually, only one as I can recall. Pacient should be patient.
Overall rating A, an amazingly unique story with wonderful characters that's easy to follow and read.
Read The tales of a nameless boy and his tree here: http://www.mangamagazine.net/manga-and-comics/The-Tales-of-a-Nameless-Boy-and-his-Tree/detail-page/69


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I had trained well, running nearly seventy snow-covered, rain-soaked, and/or sun-burnt laps of Lake Winona, in addition to participating in various triathlons and half-marathons in the area. My months of hard work now in the past, I expected to spend the weekend in Duluth basking in the glory of accomplishment.
The weather gods had a different plan, apparently, as the heat and humidity caused race officials to wave the black flags of severe health risk for the first time in the thirty-year history of Grandma's. Sure, I had my share of glory, but not before doing combat with the burning sun and my protesting quadriceps.
I'll start at the start, literally. I strode into the start line chute, perfectly stretched and hydrated, right as two fighter jets tore an awe-inspiring slash through the sky. Through the lingering fog, I spotted red and yellow balloons marking the place where I needed to line up, among others hoping to finish in about four hours.
I squeezed through the crowd of 7,000, singing along to the national anthem and rubbing shoulders with citizens of 34 countries and 49 states. I found a suitable place with others of my skill level and anxiety, and waited for the gun.
Then, the most beautiful thing happened: the race started. We all stood still, two hundred feet back from the start line, watching a sea of bobbing heads and torsos. Then we walked, all of us, and within a couple minutes joined the dedicated mass of bobbers. The marathon was underway.
By mile two, I was dripping sweat onto my shoes. I remember watching it fall from my nose to the ground, cursing the wall of water that chose to descend upon Duluth on my morning. Nonetheless, I burned. I passed dozens of racers, placed myself on a three-hour, fifty-minute pace, and found my rhythm.
For the first few miles, race supporters were sparse, but soon enough I was running past marching bands, ad-libbing fiddlers, high-fiving grade-schoolers, and dancing men dressed like grandmas. With dense fog shrouding Lake Superior, the rural Duluthians must have decided to create their own racecourse eye candy. I didn't mind.
The fog lifted by mile eight, and searing sunlight took its place. The wall of water had become a sauna, it seemed, and through miles eleven, thirteen and fifteen, I guzzled water and sports drinks. I grabbed ice cubes from volunteers and held them in my hands, I darted to where fans had rigged hoses to spray on the runners, I ran in the elusive shade " anything to stay cool.
It didn't work. Still I kept going. That's the secret of distance running, I've found: you just don't stop.
Mile 18 gave me my first real test, as the heat sapped my energy and I felt a rumble of hunger. I trudged up a small hill, slowing my pace a little and waiting for a second wind. It came. I pushed myself back to pace, knowing I had just a lap-and-a-half of Lake Winona before the finish line.
At the city limits of Duluth, the power of the moment took control of me completely. There was a huge crowd amassed as we entered the city streets, shouting inspirational messages and barracking complete strangers. A surge of pure emotion moved through my entire body, and a couple tears joined the beads of sweat still pouring onto my shoes. They were cheering for me.
Perhaps it was too early to feel such exhilaration, for by mile 22 it had faded along with the strength in my legs. After striding down Lemon Drop Hill, my quadriceps gave out. It felt like I was tearing muscle with every step. I assured myself that my legs were pistons, that the pain would go away soon, but my body disagreed. It had had enough.
I knew that friends were waiting to cheer for me at mile 24, and that the distance separating me from a chair and free massage was a measly five kilometer race. But there's a difference between knowing and doing, I found. The pain was intense, and I began walking through the water stations, praying on a third wind that would never come.
The only way to make it was to trick my body, but how? I reverted to an old goal, a number that had been floating in my mind since my first run in February. Four hours. I knew that my fast pace throughout the race had left me a lot of cushion time. I could work very slowly and still break four hours.
I know that the marathon route runs past the famous Duluth Harbor Bridge, the William A. Irvin freightliner museum, and other downtown attractions, but the only thing I remember from the last three miles of the course is the pain.
At the final turn, with the finish line two hundred feet away, I caught sight of the race clock and saw that it was just past four hours. I had missed my goal, but no! I had waited a minute or two before actually starting, as the bobbing crowds took off ahead of me, and my chip-timer didn't start until I actually crossed the start line. I made a final dash to the finish, fear and desperation driving my dying legs, and crossed as the race clock hit 4:01:30.
I sat, ate, slept, and spent the night worrying that I had missed my target by mere seconds. A sense of relief came upon my body, but not my brain. Had I spent enough time marveling at the bobbing heads to keep my time under four hours, or had I failed my February dreams by a few heartbeats?
Twenty-four hours after finishing, my sense of accomplishment finally arrived. The morning newspaper listed my time at three hours, fifty-nine minutes, and twenty-seven seconds. I had escaped personal shame by 33 seconds.
It was an incredible experience, one that took my mind and body into uncharted territories. My thighs still ache, but like all great crossings-off, this one left my Must Do list longer than before. I'll soon be registering for an October marathon. I think I can break three hours fifty.


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Metro 2033 is an action-oriented video game with a combination of survival horror and first-person shooter elements. The game is based on the novel Metro 2033 by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky. It was developed by 4A Games in Ukraine and released in March 2010 for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360.[3] In March 2006, 4A Games announced a partnership with Glukhovsky to collaborate on the game.[4] The game was announced at the 2009 Games Convention in Leipzig;[5] a first trailer came along with the announcement.[6] A sequel was announced, currently titled Metro: Last Light.
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Phone book recycling drive focuses on community centers
July 13, 2011
ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville, Curbside Management, and AT&T are partnering for a phone book recycling drive that highlights area community centers.
Residents are encouraged to bring used telephone books to any of the 11 Asheville area community recreation centers from now through Aug. 18.
The center that collects the most used telephone books will win a $500 cash prize, funded by AT&T.
It's the first time the city has conducted this contest, said Wendy Simmons, solid waste manager in the city's sanitation division.
The winning center will use the money for a community event, according to Charles Lee, program supervisor for the city's recreation centers.
"Each community has multiple events in which they gather to celebrate the uniqueness of that particular community," Lee said. "Once a winner is determined, the center director will work with their community advisory board to determine what particular event [the center may have] and how best to use funds."
The local drive is one of about 70 "Project ReDirectory" initiatives operated by AT&T. These are community-based recycling programs designed to promote the collection and recycling of directories. The directories are made from recycled paper waste and wood fiber, such as sawdust and wood chips that would otherwise go unused.
Directories are also recycled into animal bedding, bathroom tissue, cereal boxes, roofing shingles and new phone books.
To find a list of city recreation centers, visit:
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1. sucio | July 17, 2011 at 10:39 am
good drive for a good cause. Hope all get involved and show their support.
2. Winnipeg Dentists | August 3, 2011 at 11:42 am
This is for sure a real thing. Let's do recycling. It helps make our environment clean. Have you not notice climate change. I guess it's time to start helping our mother earthand ourselves.
3. SEO Singapore | August 25, 2011 at 12:40 am
It is really a very good drive for a good cause. This is really a real thing. Let's do recycling. It helps us to make environment clean.
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With people looking up business information on their mobile phones it makes sense to recycle these books. Everything is going online now.
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Surrounded by tan and terra-cotta earth tones, diners at Tamarind Indian Bistro can feast on seasonally inspired dishes from the lunch buffet or tandoori classics selected from the evening menu. Robust vegetarian options supply plant eaters with dishes such as savory portions of sauce-covered chickpeas.
In Sitar's kitchen, chefs fire up traditional Indian dishes such as spicy lamb vindaloo and chicken curry. Their menu also includes biryani rice dishes, clay oven-baked kebabs, and more than 20 vegetarian dishes, all of which pair well with a King Fisher beer from India or a shiraz from Australia.
Curry powder, a blend of spices such as turmeric, coriander, and fenugreek seeds, is lauded for its curative properties; many Ayurvedic practitioners believe that it aids in digestion and detoxifies the body. At Shagor Indian Cuisine, chefs use the traditional spice blend to flavor a menu of recipes from across the Indian subcontinent. Options range from East Indian bhuna, an entree chock-full of garlic, ginger, veggies, and meat to tandoori chicken tenderized with yogurt and lemon juice. Diners may supply their own adult libations at this BYOB eatery or sip glasses of mango lassi, a yogurt-based beverage.
Inside the eatery, white tablecloths drape over tables, and yellow walls stand out brightly from white walls and a black ceiling like a bumblebee's contrasting stripes—if the bumblebee just rolled in red paint, Shagor's fourth major hue. Green plants and framed artwork fleck the flanks of the dining hall, where white pillars furnish both structural and aesthetic goodness.
Lamb cubes, jumbo prawns, and cottage cheese simmer in the traditional tandoor oven at Taste of India, which concocts eight specialty dishes via its clay cooker. Hunks of tandoori breads soak up the spice-soaked sauces of curries, masalas, and vindaloos chock full of traditional Indian meats such as goat, chicken, and shrimp. Elements of Eastern flavors combine in an octet of Indo-Chinese dishes such as a chicken lollipop—a fried and sautéed drumstick slathered in Indian-Chinese-style spices—that vets hand out to fox cubs after routine checkups. Your choice of meats, seafood, and veggies can adorn two styles of biryani, and sweet teeth can conclude meals by savoring four authentic desserts.
Crafting notably delectable frozen treats in small batches, Marble Slab Creamery uses high-quality ingredients and makes all of its treats and waffle cones on-site to percolate palates with super-premium ice cream. Just like tax forms, chef-inspired concoctions are prepared on frozen marble slabs to ensure optimal freshness and easy customization. Customize ice cream creations by choosing one of Marble Slab's original ice-cream flavors, which include cheesecake, birthday cake, banana, butter pecan, and double dark chocolate (flavors vary by location). Then, one of the expert mixers will gently incorporate your choice of candy, nuts, fruit, or enthusiasm into the ice cream before placing the freshly kneaded delight into a cup or freshly baked waffle cone.


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