Political

In addition to my research on paternalism, I have worked on other areas related to the UK parliament. Some is related to my role as Parliamentary Officer for the Motorcycle Action Group and other, more technical, output is associated with my research on the formation of energy policy. Those interested in energy should consult my other website: Energy Policy.

DRIVING – AGE OR EXPERIENCE

Categories: Policy, Political

Calls to raise the minimum age for driving a car occur when there is media attention on high profile accidents involving the young. Evidence is usually ignored and obvious questions remain unanswered. This article examines the effects of raising the driving age using lessons learned from raising the motorcycling age in 1972.

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PUBLIC HEALTH: ETHICAL ISSUES

Categories: Political

In 2006, I contributed to a study by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics to a report being compiled to examine the ethical dimension of interventions for the individual’s own good. Areas covered were infectious disease, obesity, fluoridation of water and alcohol and smoking.

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ADJOURNMENT DEBATE SPEECH

Categories: Political

Whilst I occupied the position of Parliamentary Officer for the Motorcycle Action Group, I produced, as part of a current campaign against EU Type Approval Regulations, an Adjournment Debate speech for Michael Fabricant MP.

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CLASSIC CASE OF LEGISLATION RUN AMOK

Categories: Political

This article was written in the name of Roger Barton MEP as part of a campaign against the EU anti-tampering regulations applied to motorcycles. It was published without amendment.

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