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Accelerating Multifunctional Land Use Policy
No full textLeicestershire and the Midlands as a Living Lab for National Land Use FrameworksThis policy briefing paper was produced by Dr Francesca Faedi, Lecturer in Business of the Space Economy at University of Leicester, Research Lead at the Institute for Space and Academic Liaison for Commercial and Innovation Activities at Space Park Leicester, with the support of University of Leicester Institute for Policy. The policy recommendations aim to tackle major challenges for multifunctional land use highlighted by University of Leicester's engagement with regional authorities and key stakeholder. This briefing paper aims to inform policy, proposing key recommendations to advance multifunctional land use in order to manage competing land functions under a changing climate. </p
Accessible Justice for All
No full textAccessible Justice for all: Breaking down barriers to improve Civil Justice outcomes.This policy briefing paper was produced by Laura Bee, Associate Professor, Leicester Law School and Director and Supervising Solicitor, University of Leicester Legal Advice Clinic, with the support of the University of Leicester Institute for Policy. This briefing paper aims to inform policy on today’s most pressing issues related to justice, providing key recommendations for the development of a national framework with targeted funding to improve individuals' access to civil justice.</p
Securing the UK's Critical Mineral Supply Chain
No full textHarnessing Britain’s scientific, industrial and diplomatic strengths to build resilient critical minerals supply chains.This Policy Briefing Paper was produced by Dr Duncan Wood, CEO, Hurst International Consulting LLC and Global Ambassador for University of Leicester Institute for Policy, with support from University of Leicester Institute for Policy. This Briefing Paper provides a series of recommendations to mobilise the UK's key strengths in order to drive innovation, secure and enhance the critical mineral supply chain. University of Leicester Institute for Policy Briefing Papers draw on University of Leicester expertise and world-leading research to inform policy on today's most pressing issues. </p
National Ethics Trust for dignified medical choices
No full textNational Ethics Trust for dignified medical choices: Establishing a key independent body where patients can take their difficult medical prognosis for in-life and end-of-life care.This policy briefing paper was produced by Professor Elizabeth Hurren, Chair in Modern History at the University of Leicester, with the support of the University of Leicester Institute for Policy. This briefing aims to tackle the pressing issue of health inequalities and inform policy, proposing a key policy recommendation to create a National Ethics Trust to provide the necessary help and support for patients and their loved ones for in-life and end-of-life care. </p
Gestational Diabetes
No full textGestational Diabetes: Improving women’s health outcomes through interventions and preventative strategies.This policy briefing paper was produced by Dr Elpida Vounzoulaki, Epidemiologist at the Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, University of Leicester, with the support of the University of Leicester Institute for Policy. This briefing aims to tackle the pressing issue of health inequalities and inform policy, proposing a series of key policy recommendations to deliver major improvements in health outcomes for gestational diabetes. </p
Sustainable Agriculture and Net Zero
No full textSustainable Agriculture and Net Zero: Enhancing the adoption of net zero practices by farmers.This policy briefing paper was produced by Prof John Maltby, Professor of Differential Psychology, University of Leicester, with the support of the University of Leicester Institute for Policy. This briefing paper aims to inform policy, proposing key recommendations to enhance farmers' adoption of Net Zero practices by integrating a motivation model, developed through consultation with UK farmers. </p
Child First Justice
No full textChild First Justice: Building a national standard for youth justice.This policy briefing paper was produced by Dr Jessica Urwin, Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Leicester, with the support of the University of Leicester Institute for Policy. This briefing paper aims to inform policy on today’s most pressing issues related to justice, providing key recommendations to develop national standards with targeted funding through which Youth Justice Teams can consistently apply Child First Ideology to ensure consistent and fair practice for justice-involved children. </p
Adaptive Regulation and the Green transition
No full textAdaptive Regulation and the Green transition: Reshaping regulatory uncertainty to lower the cost of green investment.This policy briefing paper was produced by Professor Ania Zalewska, Research Chair and Professor of Finance, Director of the Cluster for Finance, Governance and Enterprise, University of Leicester School of Business with the support of the University of Leicester Institute for Policy. Through innovation for an environmentally sustainable future, this briefing paper aims to inform policy, proposing key recommendations to provide clear guidance to secure confidence and reduce uncertainty in the green economy. </p
Corrosive Attacks
No full textCorrosive Attacks: Preventing acid attacks and corrosive substance crime. This policy briefing paper was produced by: Dr Matt Hopkins (Associate Professor in Criminology) with the support of the University of Leicester Institute for Policy. This briefing paper aims to inform policy on today’s most pressing issues related to justice, providing key recommendations for the implementation of measures to improve understanding of corrosive substance crime and generate more effective, holistic and evidence-based response. </p
Empathic Healthcare
No full textEmpathic Healthcare: Improving patient and staff satisfaction in the NHS.This policy briefing paper was produced by Professor Jeremy Howick, Professor of Empathic Healthcare and Director of the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare with the support of the University of Leicester Institute for Policy. This briefing aims to tackle the pressing issue of health inequalities and inform policy, proposing adding a dose of empathy to every healthcare consultation to boost patient satisfaction, staff wellbeing and reduce costs. </p
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