This dissertation explores the responsibilities held by local emergency planning committees in the context of risk communication.

Professor Sutton examines ethical systems in light of bioterrorism and biodefense. Then, she proceeds to construct a framework based on an interdisciplinary approach that addresses bioterrorism and biodefense.

This article examines legal issues facing local governments and raises the question of how American Indian tribal government handles such issues. A comparative analysis follows, including the juxtaposition of local ...

Bioterrorism is a threat of catastrophic proportions. In this article, Professor Sutton posits that the anthrax attacks of 2001 demonstrated that America was sadly unprepared for the unique threats presented by bioterrorism. ...

A discussion of the World Health Assembly’s 2011 debate on the destruction of the last remaining samples of smallpox.

An introduction to Volume 3 of the Journal for Biosecurity, Biosafety and Biodefense Law which raises new and important legal issues within the field of biosecurity, biosafety, and biodefense law, both from a practical as ...

The contributions to this volume engage with diverse aspects of responsible innovation, reflecting on its history and its current form, reporting on success stories and critical discussions, pointing out shortcomings and ...

Shortly after September 11, Professor Sutton warned that the Federal government needs to take a proactive approach to prevent and possibly respond to bioterrorist attacks by creating the appropriate infrastructure.

In Nanotechnology Law and Policy, Professor Victoria Sutton provides cases and textual notes in a casebook format for nanotechonology law students. Issues include: risk assessment, consumer product safety, environmental ...

An introduction to the Journal of Biosecurity, Biosafety, & Biodefense Law.