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Why do 'living people' believe they have immunity from the law?

The beat goes on, but police and researchers are now in sync

The intersection of genetics and the law

At the University of Tasmania's Centre for Law and Genetics, experts in their respective fields work together to untangle the ethical, social and legal implications of genetic discoveries and technologies.

We need to think about the legal implications of futuristic biotech

With great leaps forward in biotechnology come complex ethical dilemmas. Here’s how researchers plan on solving them.

The data that makes you, you

How do we manage an avalanche of genetic data?

The wisdom of... Olivia Rundle

Insights from UTAS' Law School community.

Should Australia recognise the human right to a healthy environment?

Is a healthy environment a human right?

Watering down the same-sex marriage bill

Conservative amendments to same-sex marriage bill would make Australia’s laws the world’s weakest

Bob Brown wins his case

But High Court leaves the door open to laws targeting protesters.

#LstTxt&Tstmnt

An unsent text message can count as a will, in the right circumstances.

Reforms needed for laws surrounding dangerous criminals

The Tasmania Law Reform Institute's latest paper finds current legislation is underutilised due to flaws.

Exploring the legal and ethical landscape of 3D technology

3D printing has captured the imagination of the public. But is it safe? Are there legal, intellectual property or safety concerns?

Drones and privacy

Backyard skinny-dippers lack effective laws to keep peeping drones at bay

New drone rules: with more eyes in the sky, expect less privacy

Dr Brendan Gogarty, from the Faculty of Law, discusses drones and privacy for The Conversation.

Finding a balanced approach to the complexity of biotech patents

Translating research into healthcare products involves considerable investment and intellectual capital; it also raises some difficult questions.