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1,594 search results for “democratic role of law” in the Staff website

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  Esther Kentin Lecturer

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  e.kentin@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5275358

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  Tobias van der Wal Lecturer

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  t.b.d.van.der.wal@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5276879

• How democratic is our kingdom? New ministry chair for Leiden political scientist News - 24 May 2024

  When we talk about the Kingdom of the Netherlands, it is not just about the Netherlands. On the contrary: our Kingdom consists of no less than four countries, three of which are Caribbean islands. This structure is complex, to say the least. Although all countries are officially equivalent, in practice…

• Department of Child Law to become Department of Child Law and Health Law News - 5 February 2024

  The Faculty Board and the Institute of Private Law have agreed to combine the disciplines of child law, international children’s rights and health law into one Department of Child Law and Health Law.

• Between literature and law: 'Art can show us how law works and what is just' News - 25 April 2023

  The interplay between literature and law is what Frans-Willem Korsten wants to address as a brand-new professor of Literature, Culture and Law. That means doing research, but certainly also teaching. 'The Hague is of crucial importance for the humanities.'

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  Sinead Mulcahy PhD candidate

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  s.m.mulcahy@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Tamara Buruma External PhD candidate

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  t.m.d.buruma@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277528

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  Jacco Snoeijer External PhD candidate

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  j.snoeijer@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5275200

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  Nieke Verschaeren External PhD candidate

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  n.g.h.verschaeren@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5275200

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  Freya Baetens Professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  f.baetens@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Cathalijne van der Plas Professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  c.g.van.der.plas@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5271568

• Friend or foe? The role of AI in mitigating biases in HR News - 11 July 2023

  AI is already widely being used in HR processes, but it’s unclear whether these applications contribute to fair and inclusive decision making. Leiden researcher Carlotta Rigotti is involved in BIAS, a big consortium research project that aims to provide answers and develop a new, trustworthy AI app…

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  Jacomijn van Haersolte-van Hof Professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  j.j.van.haersolte@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Robert Heinsch Associate Professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  r.w.heinsch@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277581

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  Moritz Jesse Associate Professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  m.jesse@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277232

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  Daniel Vale External PhD candidate

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  d.s.vale@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5278838

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  Willemien den Ouden Professor of Constitutional and Administrative Law

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  w.denouden@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

• ‘Democracy is not self-evident, it requires continuous engagement’ News - 8 July 2025

  In a time of growing polarisation and declining trust, the rule of law is under pressure. The system as we know it today only took shape 177 years ago, with the constitutional reform of 1848. Carla Hoetink emphasises: ‘The democratic rule of law was originally designed to prevent violence and revolu…

• Dr Graça Machel in Leiden: human rights, the crucial role of academia and the importance of intergenerational dialogue News - 1 November 2023

  Almost three years after receiving her honorary doctorate, Dr Graça Machel returned to Leiden University. Over the course of two days she spoke with students, researchers, and other interested persons, about human rights – particularly those of women and children – in a world in which these are continually…

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  David Althoff External PhD candidate

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  d.g.j.althoff@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Stefaan Van den Bogaert Professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  s.c.g.van.den.bogaert@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277373

• Dirk Visser wins ‘Gouden Peer’ in intellectual property law News - 11 December 2025

  On 8 December, Dirk Visser was awarded a ‘Gouden Peer’ in intellectual property law by legal platform 'Mr.'. He received the prize after being nominated by 25 fellow experts.

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  Monique de Deugd-Dijkman Lecturer

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  m.d.r.m.dedeugd@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277244

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  Peter van Wijck Associate Professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  p.w.vanwijck@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277868

• Legal expert Reijer Passchier on the law, Big Tech and Big Brother News - 18 January 2022

  Is the child benefits scandal an omen for the future and will people’s lives soon be fully dominated by algorithms? Assistant Professor of Constitutional and Administrative Law Reijer Passchier warns that the encroaching digitalisation is giving the executive branch even more power, leaving parliament…

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  Jeroen ten Voorde Scientific Director/Professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  j.m.ten.voorde@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5278928

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  Robrecht Timmermans Assistant Professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  r.a.f.timmermans@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Jacky Nieuwboer External PhD candidate

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  j.w.nieuwboer@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Marielle Koppenol-Laforce Professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  m.e.koppenol@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

• Natural Persons as Protected Investors in International Investment Law Event - 17 June 2026

  PhD defence

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  Fernando Bordin Professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  f.bordin@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Rajneesh Phokeer External PhD candidate

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  r.d.phokeer@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Laurens van Apeldoorn Assistent Professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  l.c.j.van.apeldoorn@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5275887

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  Reinout Vriesendorp Professor emeritus

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  r.d.vriesendorp@law.leidenuniv.nl | 06 51855587

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  Bryan Verheul Lecturer

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  b.h.b.verheul@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Mojdeh Kobari PhD candidate

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  m.kobari@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Anna Maria Puigderrajols Triadó PhD candidate

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  a.m.puigderrajols.triado@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Joseph Finnerty Assistant professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  j.c.finnerty@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Aad Rozendal Assistant professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  a.rozendal@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Hilde Woker Assistant Professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  h.j.woker@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Giulia Pinzauti Assistant professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  g.pinzauti@law.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8008009

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  Hetty de Rooij Lecturer

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  h.de.rooij@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277086

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  Cesare Figari Barberis Postdoc

  Faculteit Governance and Global Affairs

  c.figari.barberis@fgga.leidenuniv.nl | 070 8009500

• Jan Vleggeert and Jan van de Streek on ethics and tax law News - 1 November 2021

  If we want tax evasion to become a thing of the past then there has to be more balance in how tax advisers are educated, according to tax professors Jan Vleggeert and Jan van de Streek.

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  Koosje van Lessen Kloeke PhD candidate

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  k.van.lessen.kloeke@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

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  Vestert Borger Assistant Professor

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  v.borger@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5277715

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  Lianne Baars PhD candidate

  Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid

  l.p.baars@law.leidenuniv.nl | 071 5272727

• eLaw publishes a new book on Law and AI News - 29 August 2022

  From deepfakes and disinformation to killer robots, surgical robots and AI lawmaking: AI (Artificial Intelligence) is changing our world. That raises the question whether this requires some form of regulation. At eLaw, the Center for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University, prof. Bart Custers…

• Contribute to the Leiden Law Blog in 2026! Announcement - 2 April 2026

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• CINETS 2026: Crimmigration in an Age of Authoritarian Drift Event - 5 July 2026

  Conference