A child rights-based approach to adolescents’ sexuality

A holistic child rights perspective is crucial to prevent criminalisation and undue state-sanctioned restrictions on adolescents’ sexual exploration both online and offline.

Ann Skelton and Sabine Katharina Witting • February 22, 2024

Is blockchain sufficiently trustworthy for public finance?

The word ‘blockchain’ can evoke images of scandals related to cryptocurrencies. So it might be surprising that some central banks are adopting Central Bank Digital Currency, a form of currency based on blockchain technology. Are governments venturing into issuing their own versions of bitcoin?

Jan Willem Kakebeeke and Max Jongmans • January 22, 2024

Embracing a new paradigm: A corporate shift towards (social) sustainability

The 21st century marks an era of global challenges forcing companies towards more inclusion of social and environmental considerations. What is behind this development and what challenges does it bring?

Sarah Vandenbroucke, Tim Verdoes and Reinout Vriesendorp • November 24, 2023

International law in the conflict in Gaza/Israel: Meeting the challenges

The unfolding situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) and Israel underscores the importance of international law, and the terrible consequences of its disregard.

Helen Duffy and Giulia Pinzauti • November 14, 2023 • 2 comments

The online gambling industry: A case of unproductive entrepreneurship

Has the legalisation of the online gambling market in 2021 been a success? No, the government simply underestimated the drive for profits of online gambling companies.

Tim Verdoes • November 09, 2023

Continuing the 'All Souls' conversation: first thoughts on Israel/Gaza from a criminal justice scholar's perspective

What stories to tell from a criminal law perspective, when justice seems so far away?

Marloes van Noorloos • November 06, 2023 • 1 comment

All souls

2 November is All Souls' Day. Traditionally, people get together to remember those who have passed away, telling stories to revive the memory of their loved ones.

Alex Geert Castermans and Rick Lawson • November 02, 2023

Does the Secretariat of the Arctic Council have an international legal personality?

International legal personality is a troubled concept in international law with regard to international organisations. Uncertainties arise regarding the status of entities, like the Secretariat of the Arctic Council.

Judith Melzer • October 31, 2023 • 1 comment

Climate risk and the EU's macroprudential response

The impact of climate risk on human life is rising, also in the financial field. Can the current macroprudential regulatory measures in the European banking sector meet the challenges of climate risk?

Ranchun Wang • September 29, 2023 • 1 comment

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