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Press self-regulation in Britain: a critique (2014)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2015). Press self-regulation in Britain: a critique. Science and engineering ethics, 21(1), 159-181. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11948-014-9538-8

This article reviews the history of press self-regulation in Britain, from the 1947 Ross Commission to the 2012 Leveson Inquiry Commission. It considers the history of the Press Council and the Press Complaints Commission, analysing the ways they dev... Read More about Press self-regulation in Britain: a critique.

After Leveson: Recommendations for Instituting the Public and Press Council (2014)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2014). After Leveson: Recommendations for Instituting the Public and Press Council. The international journal of press/politics, 19(2), 202-225. https://doi.org/10.1177/1940161213516680

The aim of this article is to review the work of the official inquiry committee headed by Lord Justice Brian Leveson in Britain. It is argued that the existing situation in Britain is far from satisfactory, and that the press should advance more elab... Read More about After Leveson: Recommendations for Instituting the Public and Press Council.

First do no harm: pressing concerns regarding euthanasia in Belgium (2013)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2013). First do no harm: pressing concerns regarding euthanasia in Belgium. International journal of law and psychiatry, 36(5-6), 515-521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijlp.2013.06.014

This article is concerned with the practice of euthanasia in Belgium. Background information is provided; then major developments that have taken place since the enactment of the Belgian Act on Euthanasia are analysed. Concerns are raised about (1) t... Read More about First do no harm: pressing concerns regarding euthanasia in Belgium.

Online child sex offenders: challenges and counter-measures (2013)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2013). Online child sex offenders: challenges and counter-measures. Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, 52(2), 190-215. https://doi.org/10.1111/hojo.12006

The aim of this article is straightforward and practical: by utilising elements of routine activity and rational choice theories, it explains how online child sex offenders use the Internet and what can be done to counter the challenge they pose. The... Read More about Online child sex offenders: challenges and counter-measures.

Freedom of expression v. social responsibility: Holocaust denial in Canada (2013)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2013). Freedom of expression v. social responsibility: Holocaust denial in Canada. Journal of mass media ethics : MME, 28(1), 42-56. https://doi.org/10.1080/08900523.2012.746119

This article revisits media coverage of Holocaust denial, arguing that the media should introduce standards of responsibility into coverage of such hatred. The article defines Holocaust denial and hate speech, as well as outlines the concept of moral... Read More about Freedom of expression v. social responsibility: Holocaust denial in Canada.

Between autonomy and state regulation: J.S. Mill's elastic paternalism (2012)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2012). Between autonomy and state regulation: J.S. Mill's elastic paternalism. Philosophy : the journal of the British Institute of Philosophical Studies, 87(4), 557-582. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0031819112000411

This paper analyses J.S. Mill's theory on the relationships between individual autonomy and State powers. It will be argued that there is a significant discrepancy between Mill's general liberal statements aimed to secure individual largest possible... Read More about Between autonomy and state regulation: J.S. Mill's elastic paternalism.

The failed Palestinian-Israeli peace process 1993-2011: an Israeli perspective (2012)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2012). The failed Palestinian-Israeli peace process 1993-2011: an Israeli perspective. Israel affairs, 18(4), 563-576. https://doi.org/10.1080/13537121.2012.717389

This article examines the major developments that have taken place since the signing of the Oslo accords in September 1993. It analyses the major mistakes made along the way by both sides, showing that brinkmanship is a very dangerous policy when one... Read More about The failed Palestinian-Israeli peace process 1993-2011: an Israeli perspective.

Why Monitor Violent Websites? A Justification (2012)
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Haleva-Amir, S., & Cohen-Almagor, R. (2012). Why Monitor Violent Websites? A Justification. Beijing law review, 3(2), 64-71. https://doi.org/10.4236/blr.2012.32009

The authors argue that the international community should continue working together to devise rules for monitoring specific Internet sites, as human lives are at stake. Preemptive measures could prevent the translation of murderous thoughts into murd... Read More about Why Monitor Violent Websites? A Justification.

Fatal Choices and Flawed Decisions at the End of Life: Lessons from Israel (2011)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2011). Fatal Choices and Flawed Decisions at the End of Life: Lessons from Israel. Perspectives in Biology and Medicine, 54(4), 578-594. https://doi.org/10.1353/pbm.2011.0037

This article presents a recent disconcerting event that took place at a rehabilitative nursing home in Tel Aviv in light of Israel's Dying Patient Law, which came into effect in 2005. It probes the double effect doctrine as it is relevant to the case... Read More about Fatal Choices and Flawed Decisions at the End of Life: Lessons from Israel.

Zionism - A just revolution (2011)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2011). Zionism - A just revolution. Ethical perspectives / Catholic University of Leuven ; European Centre for Christian Ethics, 18(4), 646-659. https://doi.org/10.2143/EP.18.4.2141850

In A Just Zionism, Chaim Gans presents a philosophical analysis of the justice of contemporary Zionism as realized by the State of Israel. He argues forcefully that ethnocultural nationalism can be just, and boldly advocates a two-state solution, a P... Read More about Zionism - A just revolution.

Fighting hate and bigotry on the Internet (2011)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2011). Fighting hate and bigotry on the Internet. Policy and Internet, 3(3), 89-114. https://doi.org/10.2202/1944-2866.1059

Hate speech is a specific type of online content that is designed to threaten certain groups publicly and act as propaganda for offline organizations. Hate groups use websites for sharing ideology, propaganda, link to similar sites, recruit new conve... Read More about Fighting hate and bigotry on the Internet.

Internet history (2011)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2011). Internet history. International journal of technoethics, 2(2), 45-64. https://doi.org/10.4018/jte.2011040104

This paper outlines and analyzes milestones in the history of the Internet. As technology advances, it presents new societal and ethical challenges. The early Internet was devised and implemented in American research units, universities, and telecomm... Read More about Internet history.

Responsibility of and trust in ISPs (2010)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2010). Responsibility of and trust in ISPs. Knowledge in society, 23(3-4), 381-397. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12130-010-9119-3

This discussion is about the neglected concepts of trust and social responsibility on the Internet. I will discuss and explain the concepts and their implications to people and society. I then address the issue of moral and social responsibilities of... Read More about Responsibility of and trust in ISPs.

Belgian euthanasia law: A critical analysis (2009)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2009). Belgian euthanasia law: A critical analysis. Journal of medical ethics, 35(7), 436-439. https://doi.org/10.1136/jme.2008.026799

Some background information about the context of euthanasia in Belgium is presented, and Belgian law on euthanasia and concerns about the law are discussed. Suggestions as to how to improve the Belgian law and practice of euthanasia are made, and Bel... Read More about Belgian euthanasia law: A critical analysis.

The limits of objective reporting (2008)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2008). The limits of objective reporting. Journal of Language and Politics, 7(1), 136-155. https://doi.org/10.1075/jlp.7.1.07alm

The aim of this study is to scrutinize the assumption that objective reporting is good reporting, is ethical reporting. I do this by reflecting on different dimensions that are associated with the concept of objectivity: (1) accuracy; (2) truthfulnes... Read More about The limits of objective reporting.

Hate in the classroom: Free expression, Holocaust denial, and liberal education (2008)
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Cohen‐Almagor, R. (2008). Hate in the classroom: Free expression, Holocaust denial, and liberal education. American Journal of Education, 114(2), 215-241. https://doi.org/10.1086/524316

This article is concerned with a specific type of hate speech: Holocaust denial. It is concerned with the expression of this idea by educators. Should we allow Holocaust deniers to teach in schools? This article attempts to answer this question throu... Read More about Hate in the classroom: Free expression, Holocaust denial, and liberal education.

Israeli institutions at the crossroads (2005)
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Cohen-Almagor, R. (2005). Israeli institutions at the crossroads. Israel affairs, 11(2), 462-467. https://doi.org/10.1080/1353712042000326560

This essay discusses the SHABAC affair of 1984, conceiving it as the most serious scandal in Israel's history. I argue that key figures and institutions in Israeli society, including the president, the prime minister, the government, the knesset, the... Read More about Israeli institutions at the crossroads.