No evidence for actuarial justice in judicial decision-making in the Netherlands We live in a risk society, many scholars contend. Attempting to eliminate all risks, criminal punishment is no longer based on guilt, but on one’s risk of jeopardizing the security of others in the future. Just theory? Or also sentencing practice? Sigrid van Wingerden • May 11, 2012
The European Commission’s strategy on eProcurement In its strategy on eProcurement, the Commission points out that huge savings can be made by switching to full electronic procurement. The question is, why haven't we switched over yet? Martijn Linnartz • May 10, 2012 • 1 comment
Numerophobia and other urban fears The increasing share of ethnic minority groups in cities has led politicians to implement discriminatory measures. The real danger lies in the consequences of such measures. Gwen van Eijk • May 09, 2012 • 1 comment
What would the Commission do? A case of existing State aid. When dealing with State aid matters, national judges and the European Commission have 'essential, but distinct, roles'. This distinction seems to be blurring, as recent Dutch case law shows. Alke Metselaar • May 08, 2012
Is Switzerland opening up for cross-border insolvency? Traditionally, Switzerland protects itself against the effects of non-Swiss insolvency proceedings. In a recent case regarding Van der Moolen Effecten Specialist B.V, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority took a different view. Bob Wessels • May 07, 2012
Does the Netherlands have a future as a tax haven? The Netherlands seems to be an important addressee of a recent EU resolution on tax fraud, evasion and avoidance. What is wrong with the Dutch corporate tax environment? Henk Vording • May 04, 2012
Dutch Pirate Party wants to sink BREIN… and the rule of law? In January of this year Dutch anti-piracy outfit BREIN successfully sought an injunction against Internet providers Ziggo and XS4ALL, forcing them to block access to the Pirate Bay for their customers. Bart Schermer • May 03, 2012 • 29 comments
The legacy of a fallen Cabinet In the Netherlands new elections will be held in September this year. It is totally unclear what kind of Cabinet the Netherlands will get. The political landscape is very fragmented at this time. Erwin Muller • May 02, 2012 • 2 comments
How to remedy an irreparable violation? Increasingly, the Dutch government has to deal with the distribution of limited permits or grants. A recent case shows that errors and mistakes made during award procedures used to allocate these public rights can be difficult to remedy. Jaap van Rijn van Alkemade • May 01, 2012
