A tale of UNESCO, Komodo dragon and mass tourism The construction activities in Komodo National Park clearly show that even the status of recognized Unesco World Heritage, is not enough to safeguard the planet’s most valuable spots from being damaged or interrupted. Laura Lancée • November 30, 2020
Lawyers’ experiences with remote justice COVID-19 has spurred on the use of remote justice. What do Dutch lawyers think of video trials? Responses vary widely. Video trials are here to stay, but cannot fully replace physical trials. Sigrid van Wingerden and Gabry Vanderveen • November 26, 2020 • 1 comment
Uyghur forced labour: Who will take a stand? It is feared that over 1 million Muslim Uyghurs are being held in facilities in Xinjiang, China, undergoing systematic forced labour for the supply chains of international brands. Time to take a stand. Sarah Vandenbroucke • November 24, 2020 • 2 comments
The future of verification under the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Something to look forward to in 2021: the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. A credible international verification organisation will be the key to its success. Anmol Gulecha • November 17, 2020 • 2 comments
The right to regularise irregular residence is a human right The regularisation of irregular migrants is a human right. Having a stable immigration status is a prerequisite for leading a normal life. Article 8 ECHR protects the right to private and family life and can oblige a state to regularise an irregular migrant. Mark Klaassen • November 16, 2020 • 1 comment
‘Dance your way out of Islam’- China covers atrocities under ‘preventive, educational measures’ After the gruesome beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty by an alleged terrorist, the question is: what we can do about it? How can we deradicalise Islamists and Islamist-friendly individuals? The Chinese government claims to have fashioned a great deradicalisation response. …or have they? Pinelopi Apostolou • November 11, 2020 • 1 comment
MFN dangers: The (potential) unravelling of tax treaty policy MFN clauses in tax treaties – a useful negotiation tool or an accident waiting to happen? Craig West • November 06, 2020
Contested ethnic categorisations in policy research Is it time to abandon the use of ethnic categories in policy research? Joanne van der Leun • November 04, 2020
Donald Trump’s ‘law and order’ campaign: A tried and tested strategy In US history, moments of protest and dissent have often been met with calls to reinstate ‘law and order’. The presidential election will be a test of President Trump’s ‘law and order’ politics. Chase Burton • November 03, 2020
