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Some voices of criticism concerning the considerable inconsistency in judges' decisions about the admissibility of social networking website (SNW) evidence have been raised, yet it appears that the scope of the problem remains unknown. A large part of the problem lies in the fact that there are not simply a strict and a loose approach to the admissibility topic, but a wide spectrum of opinions has been developed. Judicial rulings range from the general exclusion of SNW information without considering the particularities of the individual case to its general admission without properly contemplating the principal issue of authorship. In the face of the challenges regarding the authentication of social media sources of information, courts mostly appear to err on the side of admission. It can be theorised that a (rebuttable) presumption of reliability of SNW evidence at the admissibility stage has been established, although there is not settled case law. Electronic evidence, and particularly SNW content, will continue to pose problems for the judge due to its dynamic character, yet some measures can (and should) be taken to minimise their effects. Firstly, this thesis suggests that the proponent of SNW evidence can use expert testimony to support a finding that the item is what she/he claims it is (external approach). Secondly, the thesis recommends that the judge should receive some training in complex scientific issues, including SNW evidence, so that she/he can properly carry out her/his duties (educative approach). Finally, the thesis proposes that the old Federal Rule of Evidence 901 should be revised and moreover a new rule governing the rights and obligations of (social networking) website administrators and users should be created (doctrinal approach). A combination of these approaches can be used to considerably ameliorate the problem of inconsistency in judicial decisions concerning the admissibility of SNW content.

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Analysis of the impact of intellectual property on access to climate change technologies; the relevance of international regimes relating to climate change and human rights; and the place of other principles in enabling wider access to essential technologies. Part of a wider project, 'Obtaining, protecting and using essential environmental technologies: a holistic analysis,' funded by the British Academy.

A pioneering photographer of the early cinema, James Abbe captured the spirit of entertainment in New York, Hollywood and Europe in the 1920s with his magically-lit portraits of the stars of screen and stage. A unique album of show business personalities, this book brings together Abbe's iconic images of silent movie stars, his exuberant studies of revues at the Folies Bergere, and his fascinating record of early British cinema. Concluding with his reportage of the turbulent politics of the 1930s, Limelight encapsulates an era through one man's brilliant career.