In the media
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The Law of War as a compass, even amid serious violationsIn de media 18 September 2025Emeritus professor of international law, Nico Schrijver, spoke on NPO Radio 1’s program Spraakmakers about the law of warfare and humanitarian law. He...
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When must a justice withdraw if impartiality is doubted?In the media 12 September 2025The saga surrounding Dutch football club Vitesse continues since the presiding justice in the appeals case appears to have a supporter’s card. Arie-Ja...
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Ongoing satellite interference is straining diplomatic relationsIn the media 09 September 2025Diplomatic relations between European countries and Russia are on edge due to ongoing satellite disruptions. Tanja Masson-Zwaan, assistant professor, ...
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Participatory governance: new publication by Malgieri & Kaminski in the Yale Journal of Law & Technology04 September 2025Associate Professor Gianclaudio Malgieri (eLaw – Center for Law and Digital Technologies) and Professor Margot E. Kaminski (University of Colorado Law...
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Can fatbikes and e-bikes be banned from bike lanes in Dutch cities?04 September 2025Faster traffic on bike lanes is dangerous and the Netherlands’ five largest cities are calling for a ban on electric vehicles. Geerten Boogaard, Profe...
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US sanctions target more ICC officialsin de media 03 September 2025The United States has recently imposed sanctions on four more senior officials of the International Criminal Court, including Judge Prost, who is a Ca...
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Criminalising illegal residence appears impossible taskIn the media 03 September 2025Dutch justice and asylum minister David van Weel has only one month to deliver a new emergency asylum law that would criminalise illegal residence. Ge...
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What does the popularity of AI mean for the legal field?In the media 01 September 2025In recent years, artificial intelligence has deeply permeated our society and the legal field is no exception. Bart Custers, Professor of Law and Data...
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Residents feel harassed by municipal checks27 August 2025Residents in a disadvantaged neighbourhood in the Dutch town Zaandam are living in fear and feel intimidated by the municipality’s methods to tackle s...
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Double trouble for Dutch caretaker cabinet: What now?26 August 2025The Hague is in political turmoil after Foreign Minister Veldkamp and other NSC party members walked out on the caretaker cabinet. Wim Voermans, Profe...
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Increase in screening of job applicantsIn the media 22 August 2025Employers are screening more job applicants to minimise the risk of problems later on. Assistant Professor Elina van 't Zand spoke to ‘EditieNL’ and w...
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Still no global plastics treaty: ‘The waste is piling up’In the media 20 August 2025At the recent UN summit in Geneva, representatives from more than 180 countries failed to reach a global plastics agreement. Esther Kentin, a lecturer...
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Questions raised about proposed Dutch terrorism legislation18 August 2025Following the example of Germany and the United Kingdom, the Dutch government is proposing new legislation to make the glorification of terrorism and ...
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How safe are Dutch institutions from autocratic leadership?In the media 14 August 2025In the United States, President Trump is rapidly dismantling various institutions that uphold the democratic rule of law. In NRC newspaper, Wim Voerma...
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How can fraudsters get off scot-free in bankruptcy cases?In the media 12 August 2025In many Dutch bankruptcy cases, ‘irregularities’ occur such as mismanagement or funds being diverted. Jessie Pool, Associate Professor, spoke to ‘Foll...