Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile
addresses the media during the Land Reform Outreach
Programme in the Overberg District
Municipality, Western Cape
Union of Skills, a fresh start at any age
Source: European Commission (video statements)
With the summer break ending, children are not the only ones going back to school. The Union of Skills initiative aims to create a high quality and inclusive education for people of all ages. With this initiative, the European Commission is addressing shortage of skills needed for today’s jobs.
Improving education and skills will also ensure that Europe’s social model remains affordable, and that Europe’s economy becomes even more competitive.
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Hair Root Staining – What Can Hematoxylin Do for Your Laboratory?
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
Hair evidence collected as part of a forensic investigation has the potential to provide valuable source information through DNA analysis of its root. This webinar discusses the process of utilizing Hematoxylin staining in forensic casework as an indicator of hair root DNA suitability. The presenters demonstrate the process of staining hair roots with Hematoxylin, as well as provide visual examples of stained hair roots. This webinar also highlights the benefits of implementing hair root staining into casework in terms of increased DNA yields, improved casework efficiency, and preservation of non-viable hair root evidence.
This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on August 16, 2022.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Forensic Fractography of Bone A New Model for Skeletal Trauma Analysis
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
Fractography is a tool for studying material failure. Analysis of cracks and fractures can reveal information about how, why, and where a fracture initiated and how a crack traveled, providing insight into the cause of failure. This webinar provides a basic introduction to forensic fractography of bone, which represents a new model for skeletal trauma that emphasizes understanding the cause of material failure rather than simply classifying fracture patterns.
This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on November 2, 2022.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Pandemic Impacts in the Workplace: Employee Wellness, Returning to the Office, and Remote Testimony
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This webinar discusses the impact that the pandemic has had on the physical and emotional wellness of employees in the laboratory setting and will focus on personnel issues that workplaces may experience following the pandemic. Topics that will be covered include supervising employees working in a remote environment, implementing hybrid working programs, and bringing employees back into the office. The webinar will also address the benefits and challenges to remote testimony by laboratory personnel, as well as the statutory and constitutional framework of such testimony.
This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on April 12, 2022.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Electronic Cigarettes: A Tangle of Regulation, Public Health, and Public Safety Issues
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
While modern electronic cigarettes (ECIG) were invented as an effective alternate method for nicotine delivery, the unregulated cannabis industry and recreational drug consumers adopted them for their culture acceptability and concealability. Absent strong, clear federal regulations, the ECIG industry rapidly expanded product types and e-liquid formulations. E-liquids contain chemicals considered safe for oral consumption, creating an aura of safety for consumers. While the E-cigarette, or Vaping Product, Use Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) epidemic exposed the toxic nature of vaping, the ECIG industry has facilitated the public consumption of recreational drugs.
This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on May 24, 2022.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Drug Use Impact on Native People in Minnesota
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
This presentation will review substance use disorder treatment admissions and impacts on Native people residing in Minnesota. Special attention will be paid to geographic areas of the state impacted and specific illegal substances prominent with Native people in Minnesota using both treatment admission and overdose data.
This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on May 10, 2022.
(Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Concluding remarks | 2025 ECB Legal Conference
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
Chiara Zilioli, Director General of Legal Services at the European Central Bank, delivers closing remarks on the second day of the 2025 ECB Legal Conference.
Watch other sessions from the 2025 ECB Legal Conference “Building Europe’s Autonomy: Law, Institutions, Cooperation”: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVAEZuF9FZm3BYRQdFyj1vvCrJfZ-mrM
See the conference programme here: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20250901_7th_ECB_legal_conference.de.html
The role of the EU legal services in building EU autonomy | 2025 ECB Legal Conference
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
The panel examines the role of the legal services of the EU institutions in building EU autonomy. Considering that the EU paradigm of autonomy is based on law, institutions, and international cooperation, the legal services of EU institutions have to take into account different perspectives. They need to advise in line with domestic law—and in a context where legal challenges are not typical, this role is more important. They need to be vigilant to protect the independence of their institutions, and in a non-majoritarian populist context, that might be a significant challenge on its own.
They also need to ensure the respect of international norms and the infrastructure of global cooperation. All this while addressing new problems that require new solutions. This panel will discuss the role and challenges of legal services in combining this triad of perspectives.
Panellists:
• Daniel Calleja Crespo, Director-General of the Legal Service, European Commission
• Freddy Drexler, Jurisconsult, European Parliament
• Lucía Arranz, Director of Legal, Banco de España
• Yan Liu, General Counsel, International Monetary Fund
Chair: Chiara Zilioli, Director General of Legal Services, European Central Bank
Watch other sessions from the 2025 ECB Legal Conference “Building Europe’s Autonomy: Law, Institutions, Cooperation”: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVAEZuF9FZm3BYRQdFyj1vvCrJfZ-mrM
See the conference programme here: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20250901_7th_ECB_legal_conference.de.html
Independent administrative discretion and the rule of law | 2025 ECB Legal Conference
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
One basic element of an ascending paradigm of governance is mistrust of non-majoritarian institutions such as courts, agencies, and central banks. This mistrust materialises through challenges to the independence of such institutions or the curtailing of their discretion.
This panel will compare developments in the EU and US in this area focusing both on legislative measures and the case-law of the CJEU and US Supreme Court. For example, the reversal of the Chevron doctrine by the Supreme Court in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo will be compared with the approach of the CJEU in cases such as Credit lyonnais. At a more conceptual level, the panel will discuss how non-majoritarian institutions are a constitutional component of Western democracies.
Panellists:
• Nicholas Emiliou, Advocate General, Court of Justice of the European Union
• Pedro Machado, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB
• Mariolina Eliantonio, Professor, Maastricht University
Chair: Frank Elderson, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB and Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB
Watch other sessions from the 2025 ECB Legal Conference “Building Europe’s Autonomy: Law, Institutions, Cooperation”: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVAEZuF9FZm3BYRQdFyj1vvCrJfZ-mrM
See the conference programme here: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/conferences/html/20250901_7th_ECB_legal_conference.de.html