INFORMATION

In the wide-ranging debate over people-trafficking, stereotypes are often ubiquitous. From inconspicuous back rooms through to lurid headlines, the issue is dominated by simplistic portrayals which hide the complexity and diversity of the people affected. Behind these superficial clichés, however, lies a reality which goes far beyond that often shown in the media. In an […]

Without truck drivers, the world would quickly come to a halt: supply chains would collapse, supermarket shelves would gradually empty, the economy would suffer significant losses, and jobs would be at risk. Nevertheless, the working conditions of many truck drivers are far from ideal: low wages, excessive working hours, and poor working conditions.  THE SITUATION

Who’d have thought it? In almost all of the American federal states, child marriages are legal subject to certain conditions, and in five of these there is no minimum age for these. It is usually girls who are impacted, who are forced to marry adult men. The youngest child in such an arrangement was just

Many couples want to have their own child. Unfortunately, however, it is not always possible for some couples to do so naturally. As a result, some will decide for artificial fertilisation, while others may wish to adopt. In many countries, couples wishing to have a child also decide to go down the road of surrogate

With the constantly growing influence of the internet in our everyday life, online criminality has also reached new and worrying dimensions. What initially began as little more than spam e-mail has now evolved into a complex network of illegal activities on the net. With every click, every download and every piece of personal information we

Las Vegas: glaring lights, water fountain shows, kitsch marriage chapels, loud music, shrill shapes, half-naked people, the smell of alcohol, mountains of bank notes, the noise of slot machines, the shuffling of cards and the moaning of losers. The Strip overflows with people. At the heart of it all, you see hundreds of thousands of

P. Diddy was once one of the world’s best-known rappers, but serious allegations are casting some very dark shadows on him and his business empire. Amongst other things, he is suspected of having lured women (and under-age girls) to his home, plied them with drugs and sexually abused them. Several lawsuits have been submitted against

The “Brazilian miracle berry” is advertised as having high concentrations of antioxidants. It is said to counteract the ageing process, help with weight loss and heal illnesses. The palm trees grow wild, which is why the berry is marketed as ecological and rainforest friendly. However, it is mainly children who are responsible for the perilous

Artificial Intelligence has long since been part of our everyday lives. Platforms like Netflix, Spotify and Amazon all use AI algorithms to produce personalised recommendations for films, music and products. Self-driving cars use advanced AI algorithms to analyse traffic conditions, recognise obstacles and navigate safely through traffic, while many firms use AI-based chatbots to process

The EU Commission decided on a “Digital Services Act”, which is intended to ensure greater security in the online environment. This law covers online intermediaries and online platforms – including Pornhub, XVideos and Stripchat. The law came into force on February 17, 2024. DSA – DIGITAL SERVICES ACT The focus of the Digital Services Act