Erasmus University Rotterdam

mr.
(Guido) GT Terpstra

mr. (Guido) GT Terpstra
Lecturer Erasmus School of Law Administrative Law
Location
Burg. Oudlaan 50, Rotterdam
Room
L4-012
Telephone
0104081079
Email
terpstra@law.eur.nl

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Title of research: Reconstructing the Equality Principle in a Plural and Multicultural Society.

Promotors: Prof. W. van der Burg and Dr. E.M. Galenkamp

Certain conflicts are inherent to a modern diverse and 'multicultural' society. Customs, attitudes, and beliefs that differ will lead occasionally to contradicting demands. It is remarkable that in legal conflicts, often both sides appeal to the equality- or non-discrimination principle. It seems that the current principles of equality and non-discrimination in the Netherlands are being interpreted in different ways simultaneously. A closer analysis of the equality principle shows that on a philosophical level, equality is an essentially contested concept. A first goal of my research is to identify and analyse all current interpretations and the underlying meanings of the principles of equality and non-discrimination. My premise here is that once the judge identifies the various values and interest that are hidden by the use of the equality principle, multicultural conflicts will be resolved in a more satisfactory and adequate manner. However, it is important that judges have sufficient leeway to work in such a manner. Therefore, the tendency in the Netherlands and the EU to formulate equality law in precise all-or-nothing rules over the past few decades will be scrutinised. At the same time, the importance of preserving the favourable achievements of equality law will be demonstrated.

This PhD research is part of the NWO research project of Prof. Wibren van der Burg and Dr. Marlies Galenkamp: 'Reconstructing Political Philosophy and Legal Doctrine: Doing Justice to Dynamics and Hybrid Identifications'.

Guido Terpstra graduated in constitutional and administrative law and legal philosophy at Leiden University. Afterwards, he worked for some time in the European Law Department at Leiden University.

      • G.T. Terpstra (2012). Commissie Gelijke Behandeling verslikt zich in oordeel enkele-feitconstructie - commentaar bij CGB Oordeel 2011-102. NJCM Bulletin. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor de Mensenrechten, [jrg.37] 5, 582-599.
      • G.T. Terpstra (2011). De veelzijdige werkelijkheid achter het 'enkele feit' - Pleidooi voor een fundamentele doordenking van alternatieven voor de 'enkele-feitconstructie' in het gelijke behandelingsrecht. NJCM Bulletin. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor de Mensenrechten, 36 (2), 215-225.
      • H.M.T. Holtmaat & G.T. Terpstra (2011). Leve de pluriformiteit bij de discriminatiebestrijding - Een kritiek op het ideaal van uniforme aanpak van verschillende discriminatiegronden. NJCM Bulletin. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor de Mensenrechten, 36 (2), 159-173.

        • S. Philipsen & G.T. Terpstra (2020). Tussen algemeen belang en individuele vrijheid: straatintimidatie als vrije meningsuiting. In N.S. Efthymiou, P.W.A. Huisman & L. van Kalken (Ed.), De vele facetten van het staatsrecht - Opstellen aangeboden aan prof. dr. R. de Lange (pp. 289-306). Nijmegen: Wolf Legal Publishers
        • G.T. Terpstra (2013). Religieuze rustplichten: accomoderen of negeren? - Commentaar bij EHRM 3 april 2012 (Sessa t. Italië) en CGB oordelen 2012-175, 2012-176 en 2012-177. In H.M.T. Holtmaat (Ed.), Gelijke Behandeling 2012: Kronieken en Annotaties (pp. 205-227). Nijmegen: Wolf Legal Publishers

      • G.T. Terpstra (2018). Noot bij: Centrale Raad van Beroep. (2017, mei 9), Gst 2018-16, Zaaknr. 15-6047 WWB, (Noot bij CRvB 9 mei 2017: Niqaab/boerkaverbod in de bijstand WWB/Participatiewet). p.68-73. ECLI:NL:CRVB:2017:1639

  • Thesis Master Constitutional and Adminis

    Title
    Thesis Master Constitutional and Adminis
    Year
    2020

    Research Lab Public Law

    Title
    Research Lab Public Law
    Year
    2020
    Year level
    master

    Regeren en besturen

    Title
    Regeren en besturen
    Year
    2020
    Year level
    master

    VAR Moot Court

    Title
    VAR Moot Court
    Year
    2020
    Year level
    master

    Advanced Constitutional Law

    Title
    Advanced Constitutional Law
    Year
    2020
    Year level
    master

  • Lecturer

    University
    Erasmus University Rotterdam
    School
    Erasmus School of Law
    Department
    Administrative Law
    Country
    The Netherlands
    Telephone
    0104081079

Address

Visiting address

Burg. Oudlaan 50 3062 PA Rotterdam

Postal address

Postbus 1738 3000 DR Rotterdam