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New publication: Proving Discriminatory Violence at the European Court of Human Rights
Jasmina Mačkić, Assistant Professor of Human Rights Law at the Europa Institute, has published her book, Proving Discriminatory Violence at the European Court of Human Rights. This work is based on her doctoral dissertation, which she defended in May 2017 and which was funded by the Netherlands Organisation…
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Policing European Metropolises. The politics of security in city-regions
This book focuses on policing in city-regions in Europe bringing together experts from across the continent to develop a sociology of urban policing and a unique methodology for comparing different metropolises in the same country.
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Solutions for CRitical Raw materials - a European Expert Network 2 (SCRREEN2)
How can Critical Raw Material policies/strategies be enhanced in the EU context?
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Guidance documents of the European Commission in the Dutch legal order
On 11 February 2020, Clara van Dam defended her thesis 'Guidance documents of the European Commission in the Dutch legal order'. The doctoral research was supervised by Prof. W. den Ouden and Prof. J.E. van den Brink (UvA).
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Bill Schabas on ABC News (Australia) about MH17 suspects
The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) which is carrying out the investigation into the MH17 disaster has identified four suspects who have been brought in connection with bringing down the aircraft. The four are to be prosecuted and as a result have been placed on international wanted lists.
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A New Model of Global Governance in International Tax Law Making (GLOBTAXGOV).
Assessing the feasibility and legitimacy of the current model of global tax governance and the role of the OECD and EU in international tax law-making.
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Annual overview Leiden2022: Leiden Law School
A presentation on the latest developments in artificial intelligence and law, several public lectures on Criminal Justice, and a brand new trial in which Leiden female serial killer ‘Goeie Mie’ was acquitted after all. It was all possible during Leiden European City of Science 2022. Below is an overview…
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More needed than retribution alone for satisfaction with criminal justice
For justice to be done after a crime, most people feel that retribution alone is not enough. These are the results of research by Leiden University and the University of Mannheim (Germany). Publication in Plos One.
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Abuse in the Digital Era: Rethinking Legal Frameworks and Transnational Law Enforcement Collaboration
On 11 June 2020, Sabine Witting defended her thesis 'Child Sexual Abuse in the Digital Era: Rethinking Legal Frameworks and Transnational Law Enforcement Collaboration'. The doctoral research was supervised by Prof. J.J. Sloth-Nielsen and Prof. S. van der Hof.
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Regulating a Revolution: Small Satellites and the Law of Outer Space
On 18 June 2019, Neta Palkovitz Menashy defended her thesis 'Regulating a Revolution: Small Satellites and the Law of Outer Space'. The doctoral research was supervised by Prof. dr. P.M.J. Mendes de Leon and Prof. dr. G. Molier.
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Leiden University won three prizes at the ICC Moot Court Competition
Leiden University won three prizes at the International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court Competition – English edition. The final round was held on 27 June 2022 in Courtroom I of the ICC in The Hague (the Netherlands). Due to current COVID-19 related restrictions, it was a hybrid hearing with judges…
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Ton Liefaard discussed European perspectives on crime, prevention and reintegration at conference in Chile
On Monday 28 November 2016, Ton Liefaard spoke at the International Conference on Crime Prevention and Resocialization of Children in Contact with the Criminal Justice System in Chile. In his lecture he discussed European perspectives on crime and prevention and reintegration.
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Third annual conference of the Leiden Center for East African Law at Strathmore University, Nairobi
On the 27th April 2017, the third annual conference of the Leiden Center for East African Law (LEAC) took place at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme of the conference was ‘East African Law: A Common Market, Opportunities and Challenges for the Business Community’.
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Dynamics of the Syria Conflict: Challenges for Contemporary International Law
The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies & The Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum on International Humanitarian Law cordially invite you to a Panel Discussion on “The Dynamics of the Syria Conflict: Challenges for Contemporary International Law” .
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The EU’s Reponse to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: International and European Perspectives Conference
This conference is organised by the European Society for International Law Interest Group ‘EU as a Global Actor’, supported by the University of Leiden (Europa Institute, Europe hub, Ukraine hub), KU Leuven and City Law School, City, University of London. It will be held at the Leiden Law School on…
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Institute of Immigration Law to join Europa Institute
As of 1 January 2020 the Institute of Immigration Law will become part of the Europa Institute of Leiden University.
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Being a Slave: Histories and Legacies of European Slavery in the Indian Ocean
Being a Slave brings together scholars and writers who try to come to terms with the histories and legacies of European slavery in the Indian Ocean.
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Do nudgers need budging? A comparative analysis of European smart meter implementation
Sarah Giest, Assistant Professor at Leiden Univeristy, researched the topic of regulatory and market structures that affect nudge implementation by private actors, captured by the ‘budge’ idea.
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intertopian mode in the depiction of Turkey-originated migrants in European film
On 7 September 2023 Didem Durak Akser successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.
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Evaluating European imports of Asian aquaculture products using statistically supported life cycle assessments
Promotor: Prof.dr. G.R. de Snoo
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Introduction: maritime conflict management, diplomacy and international law, 1100-1800
Maritime conflict management is the regulation of conflict in relation to the sea. It comprises conflict enforcement, conflict resolution and conflict avoidance. How did victims of maritime conflicts claim and obtain damages or demand compensation or reparation?
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Kristel van Kruisbergen presented at the EUSA event ‘The Rule of Law: the situation in Poland and Hungary’
On 7th November 2018 Kristel van Kruisbergen was guest speaker for an event organised by the European Union Student Association (EUSA) on ‘The Rule of Law: the situation in Poland and Hungary’.
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Peter Rodrigues on the reforms in European Migration and Asylum Law
Rodrigues delivered a presentation at the 13th Network Europe Conference on 'European Integration Perspectives in Times of Global Crisis', which took place in Athens from 19 to 22 June 2022 and was organised by the Europa Institute Zurich (EIZ). His contribution was entitled 'Reform Scenarios for EU…
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Rompuy interviewed by media on Super League case pending before the European Court of Justice
This week, the Court of Justice of the EU heard arguments in the case brought by the Spanish company behind the short-lived 'European Super League' against FIFA and UEFA.
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The Anthropomorphic Hegemony of Subjectivity: Critical Reflections on Law and the Question of the Animal
On 16 December 2019, Jan-Harm de Villiers defended his thesis 'The Anthropomorphic Hegemony of Subjectivity: Critical Reflections on Law and the Question of the Animal'. The doctoral research was supervised by Prof. P. Cliteur.
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The Duke-Leiden Institute in Global and Transnational Law: Call for Applications 2019
The Grotius Centre, in collaboration with Duke Law School, will be hosting the Duke-Leiden Institute in Global and Transnational Law from 16 June to 17 July 2019 in The Hague, the International City of Peace and Justice. Applications for the second edition are now open!
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Successful second annual conference of the Leiden Center for East African Law at the EAC headquarters in Arusha
On the 5th of May 2016, the second annual conference of the Leiden Center for East African Law (LEAC) took place at the East African Community headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. The Conference was organized on the occasion of Europe Day with the generous support of the EAC, the EU delegation to EAC and…
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Human trafficking cannot be tackled with current legislation
Each year it is estimated that thousands of people fall victim to human trafficking in the Netherlands. Many of these victims are minors. Assistant Professor of Criminal Law Luuk Esser conducted research on the current legislation to combat human trafficking. His PhD defence is on 25 September.
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Louwerse, ‘Parliamentary questions as strategic party tools‘ (West European Politics)
How many written parliamentary questions does each party put to each minister? Political scientists Simon Otjes (University of Groningen) and Tom Louwerse (Leiden University) studied the practice in Dutch parliament and found that parties use parliamentary questions strategically as part of their ‘permanent…
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Jorrit Rijpma: A temporary asylum stop is in breach of European Convention on Human Rights
In the Netherlands, various local VVD parties are calling for an asylum stop. Other political parties, Ja21, BBB, PVV and FvD, also see an asylum stop as the solution to the continuing asylum problems. Earlier, an opinion poll showed that a majority (69 per cent) of the Dutch population agrees. Is an…
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Suspects in Mallorca case hear sentence demands
The nine suspects from Hilversum accused of beating Carlo Heuvelman so badly on the night of 14 July last year that he later died will hear their sentences on Friday. The Public Prosecution Service (OM) had demanded that one of the suspects be sentenced to 10 years in prison, and two others eight ye…
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solution to avoid a Hard Brexit: Armin Cuyvers on UK Constitutional Law Blog
In his blog, Armin suggests two legal tools that may jointly help avoid a hard Brexit: delayed exit and decreasing membership.
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Research on trust in the criminal justice system receives 1.5 million euros
How to strengthen mutual trust between agencies in the criminal justice system and youth with a migration background or weaker socio-economic position. The Netherlands Science Agenda has awarded 1.5 million euros to a consortium to find out.
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ECtHR Judge Ledi Bianku speaks in the European Seminars Lecture Series
On 25 October 2017, Ledi Bianku, judge at the European Court of Human Rights, gave a guest lecture entitled “The ECHR and asylum”. Ledi Bianku is Judge at the European Court of Human Rights since 1 February 2008. He has held the position of Vice-President of Section I of the Court from January 2016…
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How commercial law and employment law can conflict
May the Netherlands deny access to products manufactured under poor working conditions? And can a manufacturer bring a case against a country that increases its minimum wage? PhD candidate Ruben Zandvliet examined the legal and ethical issues involved in international commercial law, investment law…
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The operation of the European Arrest Warrant in the Shadow of Europe’s Rule of Law Crisis
Conference
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Exploring Justice in Extreme Cases: Criminal Law Theory and International Criminal Law
PhD defence
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Leiden University: Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity in International Law
The Hague / Amsterdam, 1 to 5 August 2016. The summer school Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in International Law: Progress, Consolidation, Stagnation will focus on the emergence of SOGI issues in human rights law, international criminal law, and refugee law.
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Melvin Tjon AkonFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
m.r.tjon.akon@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Sevike YelpazeFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
s.yelpaze@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7405
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Elieske KallenbergFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
e.kallenberg@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Rick WeijersFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
h.j.weijers@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 3536
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Michelle MichelsFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
m.michels@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7298
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Stijn VoskampFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
s.voskamp@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 8823
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Jouke TegelaarFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
j.t.tegelaar@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Michel de RidderFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
m.j.j.de.ridder@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 2727
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Steven TruxalFaculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
s.j.truxal@law.leidenuniv.nl | +31 71 527 7725
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Christa Tobler on the system of dynamic adaptation of EEA law
On 29 October 2020, the Europa Institute Zurich organized a conference entitled «1. Zürcher Europarechtstag: Europäische Integration, Drittstaaten und (direkte) Demokratie» (1st Zurich European Law Day: European integration, third countries and (direct) democracy
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Freya Baetens on free trade agreement between European Union and Canada
The Dutch House of Representatives is deeply divided about the contested trade agreement between the European Union and Canada (Ceta). The economic figures are favourable in relation to Ceta, which has led to the removal of 98% of the import tariffs. Imports from and exports to Canada have both soared…
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Stephanie Rap visiting lecturer at Renmin University of China Law School
From 9 until 20 October 2017 Stephanie Rap has visited the Renmin University of China Law School in Beijing to teach a course titled Juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice: interdisciplinary perspectives. She was warmly welcomed by the vice-dean Prof. Yanan Shi and Ms. Lei Chen, head of the law school’s…