Leiden Law Blog

Criminal Law and Criminology

Decriminalisation of defamation and insult

Defamation is being decriminalised in several European countries. Considering that freedom of expression is essential for the existence of a democratic society, this begs the question: what sanctions are appropriate when it comes to defamation and insult?

Sueda Bingöl • 21-04-2023

Public Law

Airlines versus the State’s Schiphol Agenda

Airlines have always been protective of their market access and have vehemently fought for their airport slots in the EU. While this is no secret, taking the government to court – and winning – has brought this battle to a whole new level.

Tuvana Aras • 06-04-2023

Interdisciplinary Study of the Law

Capturing a ‘regulatory capture’?: A closer look at the Indonesian PERPPU on job creation

The enactment of the Indonesian PERPPU on job creation into an Act has sparked debate among legal observers. Is it merely aimed at inducing foreign investment, or are the interests of economic actors capturing the government?

Widya Naseva Tuslian • 04-04-2023

Public Law

Crisis and flexibility: Temporary or not?

Although the continued relaxation of State aid rules has undoubtedly offered a valuable way to deal with emergency situations, what are the implications for the internal market?

Francesca Cagossi • 28-03-2023

Interdisciplinary Study of the Law · Private Law

It's been more than a year since BOOS: THIS IS THE VOICE. Where are we now?

Attention for misconduct in the workplace has grown rapidly over the past year. What happened in the legal domain? A brief overview.

Merel Cornax • 23-03-2023

Public Law

Shooting down Chinese high-altitude balloon: Unlawful use of force?

On 4 February 2023, US F-22 Raptor fighter jets were scrambled and ordered to fire a missile towards China’s high-altitude balloon. Can this be justified under international law?

Garry Gumelar Pratama • 13-03-2023

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Decriminalisation of defamation and insult

Airlines versus the State’s Schiphol Agenda

Capturing a ‘regulatory capture’?: A closer look at the Indonesian PERPPU on job creation

Crisis and flexibility: Temporary or not?

It's been more than a year since BOOS: THIS IS THE VOICE. Where are we now?

Shooting down Chinese high-altitude balloon: Unlawful use of force?