Introducing: Experimental Jurisprudence Studying how the law works in practice using empirical methods is gaining in popularity. A new subfield within ‘Empirical Legal Studies’, has now emerged: Experimental Jurisprudence. Time for all researchers interested in this field to form a network. Niek Strohmaier • December 01, 2017 • 2 comments
Male privilege and the abuse of power The #MeToo reports have brought the ‘tradition’ of masculine domination out into the open and what it can lead to. When did it begin, and in what direction will it develop? To shed some light on this matter two kinds of power are distinguished… Wim Bonis • November 29, 2017 • 4 comments
The ethical dimension of ancient laws Due to the inclusion of unwritten laws, surviving from the Stone Age, the (pre-Hammurabi) Sumerian legal system was surprisingly liberal. We can still learn from it, now that our system has caused the ethical dimension to wither – with dire consequences. Wim Bonis • November 10, 2017 • 4 comments
A child-friendly ASEAN? This blog discusses the compliance of the ASEAN instruments on children’s rights with international standards, their capability in addressing current regional issues and whether an ASEAN children’s rights treaty is needed. Klarise Anne Estorninos • November 02, 2017
In need of the wisdom of de-escalation To prevent a global disaster we badly need to stop the escalation of international conflicts, like the one between North Korea and the US. But how can we open the way to de-escalation? And can law or mediation contribute anything here? Wim Bonis • October 02, 2017 • 2 comments
Artificial Womb Technology and Children’s Rights: Complete Fantasy or Future Reality? In the growing field of Assisted Reproductive Technology, the next step might be an Artificial Womb. This would bring with it many questions with regards to the child’s right to identity; which, after all, are not so unfamiliar to the field. Capucine Page • September 27, 2017
Welcome refugees, adieu solidarité Hungary and Slovakia suffered a blow in their attempts to escape the refugee relocation scheme, when the European Court of Justice rejected their claims. However, solidarity did not play a role in that decision. Nathan de Arriba-Sellier • September 26, 2017 • 1 comment
Inspired by wilderness For a long time civilisation was equated with cultivating wilderness and urbanisation. Now climate change is threatening us, in many fields – including law – the positive value of wilderness is being rediscovered and the importance of experiencing it. Wim Bonis • August 21, 2017 • 2 comments
Reflections from Lebanon: Illegal Status, Syrian Refugee Children and Roles of NGOs Increasing numbers of displaced Syrians are becoming illegal in Lebanon. The blog will describe the negative consequences of the lack of legal status on children’s rights in practice, that have been observed through the author’s experiences on the ground. Chiaki Takenouchi • August 11, 2017 • 1 comment
