2017 Publications
8 February 2017 On January 27 new United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order entitled: "Protecting the nation from foreign terrorist entry into the United States". The order restricts entry into the US for 90 days for individuals from seven countries – Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, and halts Syrian refugee resettlement entirely. Even individuals with green cards who are originally from the listed countries are being denied entry to the US. In the US, as in New Zealand, the attorney general has an important constitutional role. The then US acting attorney general, Sally Yates issued a directive to Justice Department lawyers not to present arguments in defence of the executive order because she doubted its legality. More ... 25 January 2017 How often do you check your mobile phone for work related emails? When you are waiting at the doctors or for a bus? During an ad break on television? When a meal is cooking? Before you go to sleep and first thing in the morning when you wake up? Personal reflection and discussion with friends would suggest that for most people the time is significant and the occasions are many. But reflect a moment on my question. I think you will be surprised by the conclusions you reach. More ...
