The House of Commons is currently debating a proposed law to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. If passed, assisted dying would be available to any patient over the age of 18 who is terminally ill (i.e., expected to die within six months).

Assisted dying is currently illegal everywhere in the UK, with a punishment of up to 14 years in prison. 

Some women's peace movements employ traditional activist tactics such as protests and lobbying. They seek to deconstruct the structures of patriarchy while fighting for peace, draw connections between militarism and patriarchy in their advocacy, and ensure peace agreements address gender concerns.

Other women's peace movements employ alternative tactics that weaponise traditional gender norms, including organising sex strikes to influence male partners in conflicts, invoking their status as mothers to demand a voice in peace discussions, and forming physical barriers using female bodies that cultural norms protect.

Under Pax Penguina, a crime boss issues licenses to prospective criminals or criminal franchises to carry out specific crimes. The police are bribed or coerced to accept that if they arrest a criminal with a license, they will release that criminal without prosecution. The crime boss should issue licenses at a lower rate than the pre-existing crime rate.

Pax Americana refers to the state of the international order where the United States employed its overwhelming economic and military power to shape and direct global events.

Jury nullification is when the jury in a criminal trial gives a verdict of not guilty even if they think the defendant has broken the law.

Hedonism prioritises pleasure as the highest good and primary motivation for human actions. Hedonists believe that a fulfilling life is one where personal enjoyment is paramount.

Asceticism emphasises self-discipline and the renunciation of physical pleasures. Ascetics believe that restraining from indulgence leads to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Theseus had a ship. Over the course of the ship’s lifetime, every plank of wood has been individually replaced.