Should you ever use a weapon to defend your home?

Should you ever use a weapon to defend your home?

There have been 677 reported burglaries in the UK in 2011/2012. These figures released by the police have fallen from 958 in 2001/2002. Everyone would agree that one of your biggest fears is an intruder entering your home.  At this point you would want to protect your home at all costs as the intruder is … Continue reading

Can children manage their own online presence?  Cyber bullying and the effects.

Can children manage their own online presence? Cyber bullying and the effects.

Society today has seen a huge shift in chosen modes of communication. People live their lives behind the safety of a computer screen, adopting any character they wish. Social media has diminished the art of conversation and expression, monopolising young children’s time to ensure that they are up to date with the latest ‘gossip’ on … Continue reading

Is the EU’s attempts to create a law enforcing a quota of 40% of women on corporate boards a good example of positive discrimination?

Is the EU’s attempts to create a law enforcing a quota of 40% of women on corporate boards a good example of positive discrimination?

For those of you who are unaware of the current proposals, the European Commission Vice President Viviane Reding, is proposing a law that will enforce quotas of 40% for the representation of women on European corporate boards by 2020. Many would agree that this is a positive step forward in the fight to get more … Continue reading