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.

News

Professional legal privilege under pressure?

Commissioned by the WODC, Nan, Mevis, Holvast and Verrest conducted an international comparative legal study into professional legal privilege.
Vrouwe Justitia.

A moral debate: creating embryos for research

Martin Buijsen unpacks the debate on creating embryos for research and explains why the proposed legislative amendment is primarily a moral issue.
Martin Buijsen

Can environmental damage still be repaired?

Scientists, professionals and local residents reveal hidden pollution, lobbying, health impacts and what it takes to turn environmental harm into recovery.
illustratie symposium milleuschade Buro Brand

Illegal online trade by Funcaps under scrutiny

Joost Nan examines the Funcaps case and explains the key criminal law questions at stake.
Joost Nan

Euthanasia in the Netherlands: Who decides about the end of life?

Buijsen explains how the Dutch euthanasia law works and who ultimately decides at the end of life.
Stethoscoop

Thirty years of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child! What about the juvenile justice system?

Uit Beijerse looks back on thirty years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and argues for a juvenile justice system that puts the child at the centre.
Jolande uit Beijerse zwart-wit

The Vlaardingen foster care case

André den Exter analyses the Vlaardingen foster care case and advocates for better compliance with guidelines and stronger oversight in youth care.
André den Exter

Abortion in the Criminal Code: Healthcare or crime?

Martin Buijsen explains why abortion is embedded in criminal law and how careful regulation is also possible outside the criminal justice system.
Abortus

Criminalising illegality ignores social reality

In this article, Mieke Kox discusses the criminalisation of irregular stay and its far-reaching consequences.
Fence.

From pixels to proof: how digital evidence reaches criminal courts

A video may look like evidence of a war crime. But appearances may deceive. PhD student Isabella Regan explains how online open-source investigation works.
Mockup van een socialmediabericht over vermeende luchtaanval met rokend gebouw en bericht

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