A new perspective on international children’s rights jurisprudence
What does the Leiden Children's Rights Observatory hold for the study of international children's rights and access to justice?
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Ambitious proposal for a single-use plastics directive becomes reality
EU Institutions have agreed on the proposal for the Directive on single-use plastics. This proposal establishes ambitious targets aimed at reducing the amount of the most commonly occurring plastic products that end up in our rivers and oceans.Read more » -
How Flagrant is Flagrant? The latest judgment in the Celmer Saga
The Irish Court has surprised many by ordering the surrender of Mr. Celmer to Poland. A closer look at the decision reveals that the outcome of the case was decisively influenced by the use of a test which is external to EU law.Read more » -
Indigenous injustice and the power of the land
David Peat argues that Native American and Western cultures have clashed from the beginning. The differences form the basis of disputes about land ownership, the outcome of which we all know, and even touches on the current environmental crisis.Read more » -
Court of Justice holds that United Kingdom can unilaterally revoke Article 50 TEU
On Monday 10 December 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union held in Case C-621/18 Wightman & Others that Article 50 TEU can be revoked unilaterally by the United Kingdom, without any agreement required from the other 27 Member States.Read more » -
What have children’s rights got to do with counter-terrorism in Europe?
What have children’s rights got to do with counter-terrorism in Europe? A lot. Consider security-based approaches to targeting suspects of terrorism, who may be children, in education, juvenile justice systems and on the issue of returnees.Read more » -
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Children’s rights at the local level: The European approach to (unaccompanied) children in migration
Refugee and migrant children require specific protection and support. Local level initiatives play an important role in their integration. Initiatives promoting early integration, an individualised approach and prolonged support appear successful.Read more » -
Otegi Mondragon et al. v. Spain - The impartiality of the Audiencia Nacional in the spotlight
Judicial impartiality is of fundamental importance to anyone facing trial, and especially to those facing criminal prosecution. This blog offers a detailed analysis of the Otegi case and exposes the current state of the Spanish judicial system.Read more » -
Bridging the Gaps in EU Financial Regulation: A shadow banking perspective
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Passing an integration exam as a requirement for an autonomous residence permit
Dutch law made integration a condition for admission and continuous residence. The ECJ already ruled about integration as a condition for admission. Now the ECJ passed its judgment on Dutch integration requirements for autonomous residence.Read more »