History & Policy papers are written by expert historians, based on peer-reviewed research. They offer historical insights into current policy issues ranging from Afghanistan and Iraq, climate change and internet surveillance to family dynamics, alcohol consumption and health reforms. For historians interested in submitting a paper, please see the editorial guidelines.
Currently, 249 papers are freely searchable by theme, author or keyword, with new papers published regularly. Where possible, we publish papers to coincide with relevant policy developments. If you are a policy maker, civil society practitioner or journalist and would like to contact one of our historians, please contact historyandpolicy@london.ac.uk.
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Despite the fact that the male suicide rate is now more than three times higher than the female rate, precious little has been done to tackle the stigma amongst men of discussing mental health issues. Dr. Ali Hagget asks why.
Adrian Williamson QC asks what lessons Cameron can learn from Baldwin’s Conservative government and their passing of the Trade Disputes and Trade Unions Act (1927) regarding the forthcoming Trade Union Bill (2015).
How much should citizens know about the activities of governments? Henry Irving and Judith Townend look back to light-touch press censorship during World War Two and draw out its relevance for today.
Prof. Robert Anderson looks at the history of university tuition fees and asks whether the restoration of free higher education in England is politically possible, or indeed, desireable.
Prof. Anne Hardy examines historical outbreaks of food poisoning, and questions why the United Kingdom lags behind Scandanavia in terms of prevention.
The Conservatives have announced proposals to extend the Right to Buy (RTB) to housing association tenants. Prof. Alan Murie argues that, as with previous Right To Buy schemes, the long term costs of dismantling the public and social rented sector will result in increased public funds being used to finance this extension to housing associations.
The current refugee crisis poses difficult questions about integration strategies. Georgina Brewis draws inspiration from how students and universities responded to past crises.
Today's European refugee crisis is often compared to the exodus catalysed by the Nazi regime or the Cold War. Jessica Reinisch argues that the flight of Syrians, Eritreans and others is only superficially similar to past crises. Nonetheless, there are striking continuities in how states respond to refugees, she argues.
Policy makers today need to balance proliferating military responsibilities on modest budgets. Longinotti considers the lessons from the 1960s when the Wilson Government found itself in a similar situation.
The age of sexual consent - 16 years - has remained since 1885 despite concerns today regarding child sexual abuse and teenage pregnancy. Dr Victoria Bates warns against drawing direct comparisons with this 130-year-old law to promote or resist change to the age of consent.
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