The US privacy deja-vu Recent privacy developments in US very similar to EU privacy framework – a reminder that EU law is setting standards not just for Europe, but for the world. Helena Vrabec • January 31, 2023
Urgenda case affects private companies The judgment in the Shell case suggests that companies should comply with the targets in the Paris Climate Agreement. The case possibly sets a new, climate-friendly precedent in corporate law Ivana Mlikota • January 17, 2023
When Corporations Disrespect Women's Human Rights: Access to Good Quality Remediation Women experience the impacts of corporate activities – including the flexibilization of labour and the privatisation of public services – differently and disproportionally. Aleydis Nissen • January 10, 2023
The threat of legal autocracy in the U.S. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case dealing with obscure theories of constitutional interpretation. However, the case reveals strategies that risk subverting democracy. Chase Burton • December 20, 2022
How sensational is Indonesia’s new Criminal Code? International media strongly condemn Indonesia’s new Criminal Code. Is it really that bad? Adriaan Bedner • December 15, 2022
In search of justice: Leiden and Sarajevo students exploring the meaning of justice in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina Every nation has its own dark chapters of history and the Netherlands and Bosnia-Herzegovina are no exception. Could the rule of law help in bringing closure? Amber Benhammou • December 12, 2022
Tested negative: China’s zero-COVID policy Why is China’s zero-COVID policy so rigid? Is there any explanation other than political rationality? What obstacles will recent changes face? Aokai Yang • December 06, 2022
Reforming judicial review with respect for democracy Judicial review of the Constitution has long been a topic of discussion. How do democracy and the rule of law relate to each other? Jorieke Manenschijn • November 24, 2022
Combatting plastic pollution by effective enforcement Plastic pollution is a major environmental issue. Although regulation is being adopted, plastic pollution is still increasing. Effective and strict enforcement is key and NGOs and civilians can be instrumental in this. Nienke van der Aar and Esther Kentin • November 03, 2022