Clues of impending suicide. Clues of impending suicide. Designed to help those who might have to deal with potentially suicidal people to recognise hints, and to examine their own personal and professional attitudes, which can critically affect the people they are trying to care for. Examples are…
On the night of March 5, 2002, a terrorist opened fire on diners in a Tel Aviv restaurant. Druze policeman Salim Barakat bravely stopped him, but was killed by the terrorist. For years, Jamal, Salim's brother, has been attending police ceremonies in commemoration of his brother. Suspecting they…
A sudden, unexpected death from prescription anti-psychotics triggers a global investigation into the crimes of the pharmaceutical industry and the ways in which they turned dangerous, deadly medications into multi-billion-dollar blockbusters. In 2005, director Anniken Hoel’s sister Renate…
Legal aspects of arrest and bail in 1984 Tells the stories of three people who were arrested, a housewife and two young men, one of whom was refused bail. Experts give advice and explain the law. Part of a series explaining aspects of the law as it was in 1984 in popular terms, with examples so that…
Abused women’s legal rights in 1984 Three women who have successfully used the law to escape from violence from the men they were living with tell their stories and offer practical advice. Part of a series explaining aspects of the law as it was in 1984 in popular terms, with examples so that…
The Home Office exercises extraordinary power over people’s lives by granting or refusing visas. Dr Patel was refused a visa to visit his very ill father. Mrs McLean’s daughter was unable to get permission to visit her from Jamaica, and it took Mr Ali ten years to get permission for his family…
Tenants’ rights regarding repairs in 1984 Deals with the legal right of both council and private tenants to have repairs carried out on their homes. Includes activities of local action groups. Part of a series explaining aspects of the law as it was in 1984 in popular terms, with examples so…
The laws about eviction in 1984 The law is complicated, but people can almost never be evicted from rented premises without a court order. Experts give advice on citizens’ rights. Part of a series explaining aspects of the law as it was in 1984 in popular terms, with examples so that people…
Parents’ rights about their children in care in 1984 Over 100,000 children are in Council care in Britain. Experts explain the parents’ rights when for some reason it is thought necessary for the authorities to put a child in care. Part of a series explaining aspects of the law as it…
The law and mental health issues, in 1984 10% of the 180,000 people treated in mental hospitals every year have no choice in the matter. An example is Peter, locked up for 30 years because of petty theft and finally released when it became possible for him to get expert legal aid under the 1983 Mental…
What legal help and advice was available in 1984 Explains what advice is available, how to set about obtaining it, and what it is likely to cost, with examples from different legal areas. Part of a series explaining aspects of the law as it was in 1984 in popular terms, with examples so that people…
Tells how America's atomic bomb tests, which started in 1950's Nevada, caused many of the local people to get cancer and leukemia although at the time, they were assured that there was no danger from the fall-out. Milk from cows which graved on the contaminated area was sent to the nearest…
