Would you rather be sentenced by a human or a machine?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere and in the future its impact on human life will only increase. What role can AI have in sentencing criminal cases? Can AI replace human judges in meting out punishment?

Sigrid van Wingerden and Mojca Plesničar • June 27, 2022

The Political Theology of Thierry Baudet

Governments have historically relied on metaphysical sources for their legitimacy. The French Revolution intended to put an end to this. However, with the current rise of populism, among other things, we are witnessing a revival of political theology.

Hans-Martien ten Napel • March 26, 2019 • 1 comment

Global tax governance in the G20 and the OECD: What can be done?

What does the current proposals of the OECD/G20 says about Global Tax Governance?

Irma Johanna Mosquera Valderrama • March 12, 2019

Are Symbolic Laws Good Laws?

Earlier this year, the Austrian government announced a proposed law which entails a ban on wearing the hijab for kindergarten-age girls. Is this a response to an acute problem which necessitates action — or a symbolic law with a more nefarious mission?

Edith Riegler • September 19, 2018

Wanted: Evidence for criminal case (any reasonable price accepted)

The Passage-proces is the first big public trial under the Dutch key witness regulations. The ongoing hustle between Peter la S. and the Public Prosecution Service perfectly illustrates the shortcomings of regulations concerning Dutch key witnesses.

Janneke Vink and Sophie Vastenhout • April 18, 2012

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Would you rather be sentenced by a human or a machine?

The Political Theology of Thierry Baudet

Global tax governance in the G20 and the OECD: What can be done?

Are Symbolic Laws Good Laws?

Wanted: Evidence for criminal case (any reasonable price accepted)