Law, Society & Crime

Law, Society & Crime

Our department Law, Society & Crime focuses strongly on societal relevance and scientific impact. With our research and education, we are at the center of many current debates in society and politics, both at national and European level: whether it concerns the fight against subversive crime, medical-ethical issues, harmonisation of criminal procedures in an EU context , or corporate compliance with financial or environmental laws.

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Harsher punishments, a safer society?

After a crime, there is often a call for stricter punishments. But do they really work? Malouke Kuiper explores the gap between science and legal practice.
Malouke Kuiper

Unacceptably long waiting times in mental health care: "This did not just happen to us. It was created"

In this article, Martin Buijsen discusses the consequences of persistent waiting times in mental health care and the right to timely treatment.
patiëntendata

AI in Service of Connection and Trust: “I no longer wanted to criticise from the sidelines, but contribute at the table”

Two-part series on the role of AI in policing – from control and prediction to connection and trust with Marc Schuilenburg, Professor of Digital Surveillance.
Foto Marc Schuilenburg, AI in dienst van vertrouwen en verbinding

Police store citizen data in violation of law: Professor Marc Schuilenburg warns of 'surveillance society'

Marc Schuilenburg, Professor of Digital Surveillance, discusses the potential emergence of a surveillance society through the retention of citizens' data.
portretfoto van Marc Schuilenburg

The limits of predictive policing: “Human behaviour is not as predictable as people think”

A two-part series on the role of AI in policing – from control and prediction to connection and trust with Marc Schuilenburg, Professor of Digital Surveillance
Marc Schuilenburg, visueel voorbeeld tracking

Abuse in the care of unaccompanied minor refugees: “We observed numerous forms of violence.”

Unsafe shelter, violence and lack of oversight: Zembla investigation sheds light on the situation of young refugees.
Abdessamad Bouabid

Use of force by the police in the Netherlands is not evaluated according to European Court standards

Officers are rarely brought to court, and the Netherlands does not follow ECtHR standards in cases of police violence, according to research by Jair Schalkwijk.
Jair Schalkwijk

The line between a prank and a criminal offence: confronting influencers with a water pistol

An innocent joke or a criminal offense: how far can you go for viral content?
Colorful toy water gun being sprayed

Cocaine trafficking in the Port of Rotterdam: a cat-and-mouse game

How does cocaine enter the Port of Rotterdam through clever smuggling methods? And how can this smuggling be stopped?
Robby Roks Universiteit van Nederland

Early release for prisoners, yet still a shortage: the cell capacity problem in the Netherlands

Sanne Struijk explains how political plans regarding the prison system clash with practice
Sanne Struijk

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