Royal Academy of Engineering

Representations of nuclear risk in the UK Parliament: Understanding the role of political discourse in the development of preparedness activity for nuclear accidents

This article argues that despite a prevailing national preparedness imperative, significant vulnerabilities persist in the UK’s emergency arrangements for a nuclear accident. While such an imperative may drive legislation and the legitimation of emergency planning, its integrity...

Secondary Victimization and Psychological Trauma: The Role of Police, Prosecutors, and Courts in Victim Recovery: A Comparative Analysis of Pakistan and Selected Advanced Jurisdictions

Secondary victimization is the additional psychological, emotional, and social harm that victims experience through insensitive or inadequate treatment by criminal justice institutions after the original offence. This study argues that trauma-informed, victim-centred reforms are...