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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.

Public Law

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.

Tax Law and Economics

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.

Criminal Law and Criminology

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.

Interdisciplinary Study of the Law

‘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?

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.