Hemming on 'Reforming the Law of Rape in the United States: Some Advice from the Antipodes'

 

Associate Professor Andrew Hemming of the USQ School of Law and Justice has published a new article titled 'Reforming the Law of Rape in the United States: Some Advice from the Antipodes".  The article appears in Volume 32(1) of the Florida Journal of International Law.  Here is the abstract:

"This Article sets out a comprehensive model provision for the crime of rape by defining the specified fault elements, such as knowledge and recklessly, within the provision. In particular, the definition of recklessly incorporates a requirement that the person took reasonable steps to ascertain consent. The model provision also addresses the twin issues of intoxication and mistake of fact, with the aim of making the fault elements of the crime of rape more objective."

Collins on 'Dispute Management'

 Professor Pauline Collins of the USQ School of Law and Justice has co-authored (with Dalma Demeter and Susan Douglas) a new book titled Dispute Management.  The book is published by Cambridge University Press.  Here is the publisher's blurb:

"Dispute management processes are becoming the norm as a precursor, or an alternative, to traditional court-based litigation. Dispute Management is a clear and concise introduction to an expansive range of dispute processes. Beginning with communication theory and practice, and the historical, philosophical and cultural considerations of dispute management, the book then addresses the traditional topics of negotiation, mediation and litigation, as well as interviewing, collaborative law and arbitration. Each topic is well-researched, offering the necessary depth, socio-legal considerations and balanced coverage of theory and practice. Chapters address relevant ethical and cultural issues and is supported by array of interesting examples that promote discussion. Case studies at the end of each chapter link theory to practice and present disputes between neighbours, conflict in the workplace and cases that make it to trial. Offering a combination of theoretical insights and practical information Dispute Management is a vital resource for students, lawyers and dispute practitioners."