Super-criminalisation of same-sex love in Africa through six legal strategies Prosecution of same-sex love has been escalating in African countries in recent years. Governments use six legal strategies with devastating impact on LGBTQ+ communities leading to super-criminalisation. Seun Solomon Bakare • October 15, 2024
Can law schools make a difference in the climate change battle? Future lawyers are also facing climate change. As this global crisis escalates, the role of legal training will be crucial. It calls for preparing students with a curriculum that rises to the occasion. Rhea Mammen • September 19, 2024
Solving cold cases: Should the Netherlands use American genetic genealogy databases? The discussion on the use of investigative forensic genetic genealogy (iFGG) to solve Dutch cold cases is back on the table following a news report that weighed up the new Dutch government’s stance with views of several critics. But there’s more to this debate. Oliver M. Tuazon • September 12, 2024 • 2 comments
Vertrouwen in de overheid begint bij leren denken vanuit de burger Vertrouwen in instituties wordt ook wel als het fundament van onze rechtsstaat gezien. Maar leren wij onze studenten wel voldoende wat dat vertrouwen behelst en hoe het werkt? Rogier Hartendorp and Danielle Chevalier • September 11, 2024
Towards a needs-oriented international development aid system States have a duty to cooperate for international development. But how can this be achieved? Ways to implement the broad duty to cooperate under international law. Francisca Conejeros, Irene Fernandez Rosendo and Enzo Elia • September 05, 2024
The importance of international investment law in driving sustainable development How can tax incentives and penalties drive international investment to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals? Finding the right balance using these fiscal tools could optimise their impact. Ahmed AlAmmar, Thunayan Al-Mulla, Elisaveta Bajenova and Carla Manuela Ávila Martinez • August 29, 2024
How to rob thieves of their loot without conviction: insights from Indonesia Confiscation of criminally obtained assets can be imposed in civil courts without a conviction. Since this move is controversial, the EU is now seeking strict safeguards and could look to Indonesia as an example. Dion Valerian • August 20, 2024
‘Hey officer, wanna trade?’ Policing with friendship bracelets on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Police worldwide are joining in with Taylor Swift's tour craze by swapping friendship bracelets with fans. Could this interaction between police and citizens reshape trust, surveillance and security? Julia Rootenberg • August 13, 2024
Are transgender and intersex athletes banned from the Olympics? Trans and intersex athletes share a complicated history of exclusion at the Olympics. Based on unreliable scientific studies, this constitutes serious discrimination and infringes their right to bodily autonomy. Elias Tissandier-Nasom • July 25, 2024
