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Prof Richard Whitecross' Outputs (41)

Domestic abuse and child contact in Scotland: the perspectives of family law practitioners (2023)
Journal Article
Burman, M., Friskney, R., Mair, J., & Whitecross, R. (2023). Domestic abuse and child contact in Scotland: the perspectives of family law practitioners. Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 45(3), 234-248. https://doi.org/10.1080/09649069.2023.2243147

It is now well-established that children are adversely affected by domestic abuse, and that domestic abuse does not always cease following parental separation. However, the issue of post-separation child contact in the context of domestic abuse remai... Read More about Domestic abuse and child contact in Scotland: the perspectives of family law practitioners.

Menstruation and Gender-Based Violence (2023)
Book Chapter
Whitecross, R. (2023). Menstruation and Gender-Based Violence. In P. Ali, & M. M. Rogers (Eds.), Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide (311-321). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05640-6_23

Acknowledging the universality of menstruation in 2019, human rights experts noted that ‘the stigma and shame generated by stereotypes around menstruation have severe impacts on all aspects of women’s and girls’ human rights’ (United Nations, Interna... Read More about Menstruation and Gender-Based Violence.

Domestic Abuse and Child Contact : the interface between criminal and civil procedures (2023)
Report
Burman, M., Friskney, R., Mair, J., & Whitecross, R. (2023). Domestic Abuse and Child Contact : the interface between criminal and civil procedures. Scottish Government

This Report presents the findings of the Domestic Abuse and Child Contact: The Interface Between Criminal and Civil Proceedings research project, funded by the Scottish Government.

The study set out to examine the relationship between civil and cr... Read More about Domestic Abuse and Child Contact : the interface between criminal and civil procedures.

The Zhabdrung’s Legacy: Buddhism and Constitutional Transformation in Bhutan (2022)
Book Chapter
Whitecross, R. W. (2022). The Zhabdrung’s Legacy: Buddhism and Constitutional Transformation in Bhutan. In T. Ginsburg, & B. Schonthal (Eds.), Buddhism and Comparative Constitutional Law (73-98). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009286022.007

The charismatic Tibetan religious hierarch, the Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal unified Bhutan in the second quarter of the seventeenth century. The Zhabdrung introduced a “dual system” of secular and religious government that remained in place until the e... Read More about The Zhabdrung’s Legacy: Buddhism and Constitutional Transformation in Bhutan.

Bhutan in 2020: Controlling the pandemic (2021)
Journal Article
Whitecross, R. W. (2021). Bhutan in 2020: Controlling the pandemic. Asian Survey, 61(1), 207-210. https://doi.org/10.1525/as.2021.61.1.207

The year 2020 in Bhutan was dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, a decline in state revenues, and territorial claims by China. In 2019, Bhutan’s strong economy suggested that the country would graduate from the least developed country category in 2... Read More about Bhutan in 2020: Controlling the pandemic.

Bhutan in 2019: A Change in Government (2020)
Journal Article
Whitecross, R. W. (2020). Bhutan in 2019: A Change in Government. Asian Survey, 60(1), 204-206. https://doi.org/10.1525/as.2020.60.1.204

Bhutan in 2019 was dominated by the change of government in late 2018, better diplomatic relations with India, and cultivation of relations with China. The economy was strong, with the country due to graduate from least developed country status in 20... Read More about Bhutan in 2019: A Change in Government.

Domestic Abuse in Civil and Criminal Proceedings (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Whitecross, R., & Mair, J. (2019, October). Domestic Abuse in Civil and Criminal Proceedings. Paper presented at Reforming the Children (Scotland) Act 1995, Edinburgh

Whitecross, R., & Mair, J. (2019, October). Domestic Abuse in Civil and Criminal Proceedings. Paper presented at Reforming the Children (Scotland) Act 1995, Edinburgh.

The Absent Voice: Domestic Abuse and Contact Cases in the Scottish Legal Context (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Whitecross, R. (2019, May). The Absent Voice: Domestic Abuse and Contact Cases in the Scottish Legal Context. Presented at Domestic Abuse, University of Stirling

Whitecross, R. (2019, May). The Absent Voice: Domestic Abuse and Contact Cases in the Scottish Legal Context. Presented at Domestic Abuse, University of Stirling.

The Mirror of Justice: Law, Religion and Buddhism (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Whitecross, R. (2019, March). The Mirror of Justice: Law, Religion and Buddhism. Presented at International Conference on Law, Buddhism and the Himalayas, University of Seville

Whitecross, R. (2019, March). The Mirror of Justice: Law, Religion and Buddhism. Presented at International Conference on Law, Buddhism and the Himalayas, University of Seville.

Law, Buddhism and Constitutional Change (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Whitecross, R. (2019, March). Law, Buddhism and Constitutional Change. Presented at International Conference on Law, Buddhism and Himalayan Studies, University of Seville, Spain

Whitecross, R. (2019, March). Law, Buddhism and Constitutional Change. Presented at International Conference on Law, Buddhism and Himalayan Studies, University of Seville, Spain.

Understanding Domestic Abuse in Civil and Criminal Cases: Preliminary Review (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Whitecross, R., Mair, J., & Burman, M. (2018, October). Understanding Domestic Abuse in Civil and Criminal Cases: Preliminary Review. Paper presented at Improving the experience of Family Justice in Scotland, Edinburgh

Whitecross, R., Mair, J., & Burman, M. (2018, October). Understanding Domestic Abuse in Civil and Criminal Cases: Preliminary Review. Paper presented at Improving the experience of Family Justice in Scotland, Edinburgh.

Lessons from the Doklam Pass: how little Bhutan faced down China over a border dispute (2017)
Newspaper / Magazine
Whitecross, R. (2017). Lessons from the Doklam Pass: how little Bhutan faced down China over a border dispute. https://theconversation.com/lessons-from-the-doklam-pass-how-little-bhutan-faced-down-china-over-a-border-dispute-84158

Whitecross, R. (2017). Lessons from the Doklam Pass: how little Bhutan faced down China over a border dispute. https://theconversation.com/lessons-from-the-doklam-pass-how-little-bhutan-faced-down-china-over-a-border-dispute-84158

Use and Implementation of OCR Chapter 33AA in Section 11 Order Proceedings. (2017)
Report
Whitecross, R., & Lindsay, C. (2017). Use and Implementation of OCR Chapter 33AA in Section 11 Order Proceedings. Edinburgh: Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service

This report presents the findings of a small-scale study designed and undertaken by the researchers between October 2016 and February 2017. The research was commissioned by the Scottish Civil Justice Council. This chapter outlines the background to... Read More about Use and Implementation of OCR Chapter 33AA in Section 11 Order Proceedings..