Crime and Security Research
Christmas shoppers in search of a last minute bargain may be at real risk of harm from counterfeit goods. Whether buyers think they are simply avoiding paying a premium for a big brand, or unwittingly purchase imitation goods, the dangers to health are significant. Not least because counterfeiters specifically produce items that are likely to be in demand as gifts, […]
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The fully revised second edition of The Handbook of Security provides the most comprehensive analysis of scholarly security debates and issues to date. Including contributions from some of the world’s leading scholars, it explores a range of issues and debates that impact our understanding of how security is provided. Consisting of over forty chapters, the volume considers an array of topics such as […]
Read moreOn the 14th of October Martin appeared on BBC TV talking about legitimate goods being replaced by fake goods to unsuspecting consumers. The counterfeiting problem is a major one around the world. The exact level is unknown because many counterfeits are never detected and therein rests the danger. You would most likely know if your IPAD did not function correctly, […]
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