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Lessons Learned From Western European Terrorism, Brian Kingshott Nov 2005

Lessons Learned From Western European Terrorism, Brian Kingshott

Brian F. Kingshott

No abstract provided.


Editorial Comment: The London Terrorist Attacks: 7 And 21, July 2005, Brian F. Kingshott Nov 2005

Editorial Comment: The London Terrorist Attacks: 7 And 21, July 2005, Brian F. Kingshott

Brian F. Kingshott

There is great uncertainty about when and under what circumstances there is a need for a presentence report prior to the sentencing of a young offender. To clear up this confusion, various judgements have addressed the matter. It emerged as a general rule that presentencing reports 'should' be obtained for all offenders under the age of 18 years. However, a court is obliged to obtain a presentence report if a young offender under the age of 18 years: has committed a serious offence, or has previous convictions, or when a sentence of imprisonment, including suspended imprisonment, is about to be …


An International Perspective On Domestic Violence, Brian Kingshott Oct 2005

An International Perspective On Domestic Violence, Brian Kingshott

Brian F. Kingshott

No abstract provided.


Profiling In The Context Of Crisis Negotiations, Brian Kingshott Sep 2005

Profiling In The Context Of Crisis Negotiations, Brian Kingshott

Brian F. Kingshott

In this paper the author will discuss aspects of organisational culture, management and leadership roles, individual and group dynamics, feminist ethics and Trait Theories of Personality in order to assist in the psychological profiling of an offender in order to provide an effective crisis negotiation strategy.


Guns, Drugs And Violent Crime: A Unified Defense, Brian Kingshott Sep 2005

Guns, Drugs And Violent Crime: A Unified Defense, Brian Kingshott

Brian F. Kingshott

No abstract provided.


Issues In Terrorism Today, Brian Kingshott Sep 2005

Issues In Terrorism Today, Brian Kingshott

Brian F. Kingshott

No abstract provided.


Terrorism: The Threat Of A Radiological Device, Brian Kingshott Jun 2005

Terrorism: The Threat Of A Radiological Device, Brian Kingshott

Brian F. Kingshott

No abstract provided.


The Glass Ceiling: Women In Law Enforcement, Brian Kingshott Jun 2005

The Glass Ceiling: Women In Law Enforcement, Brian Kingshott

Brian F. Kingshott

No abstract provided.


Major Incident Investigations And Crime Scene Management, Brian Kingshott Feb 2005

Major Incident Investigations And Crime Scene Management, Brian Kingshott

Brian F. Kingshott

No abstract provided.


Understanding And Surviving An Aircraft Hijack, Brian Kingshott Jan 2005

Understanding And Surviving An Aircraft Hijack, Brian Kingshott

Brian F. Kingshott

Although aircraft hijacking (air piracy) incidents have decreased since the 1970s and 80s, the possibility of an incident occurring remains a threat that should not be ignored. In this paper, discussion will focus on a terrorist incident occurring whereby armed personnel seize an aircraft in flight and hold all passengers and crew as hostages. The common factors associated with acts of air piracy include, but are not limited to, high state of fear, apprehension, indecisiveness, as well as physical and psychological trauma. By knowing the possible actions, or reactions, of all involved will allow individuals to deal with this trauma.


Understanding Terrorism: Ideology And Actions, Brian Kingshott Jan 2005

Understanding Terrorism: Ideology And Actions, Brian Kingshott

Brian F. Kingshott

No abstract provided.