The Dutch ‘geschriftenbescherming’ after the ECJ’s Football DataCo decision In March the European Court of Justice passed judgment in a database case on football schedules. This judgment could well affect the Dutch protection for non-original writings ('geschriftenbescherming'), which is a peculiarity in Dutch copyright law. Annemarie Beunen • April 27, 2012
The Robert M. case: multiple victims and sentencing Breivik stands trial for killing 77 people; Robert M. for abusing 67 children. Cold numbers that make us speechless. In both cases, the accused are indicted for making many victims. Does it matter in sentencing? And how much? Ard Schoep • April 25, 2012
Fairness in Dutch criminal procedure: a victims demand How can it be that in Dutch criminal procedure the focus is only on the accused and not the victim? I argue that the introduction of the ‘fair trial’ ideal in the Dutch jurisdiction has been more than just problematic. Michiel Glas • April 25, 2012
When will the general election be held? Today the Rutte-Verhagen cabinet, now under resignation, debated on the crisis. There will be a general election but there is controversy about the date. Professor Voermans considers the arguments and requirements of the Dutch Election Law. Wim Voermans • April 24, 2012
At the worst possible moment: Rutte cabinet crisis intensifies Dutch political dilemmas The present Dutch cabinet crisis gives rise to difficult problems: how is the budget for 2013 to be settled with a crippled cabinet and upcoming elections? Professor Voermans argues that Dutch parliamentary history offers a precedent and some hope. Wim Voermans • April 23, 2012
Dear prospective director, are you suitable for the job? New regulation, which introduces a suitability assessment for executive and supervisory directors of financial institutions, will take effect from 1 July. This replaces the current policy rule on expertise knowledge. A potato – potahto replacement or more? Tom Dijkhuizen • April 22, 2012
State aid is simply wrong Although state aid can be a profitable business for governments and although it seems to save companies and safeguard employment, it should be abolished from our capitalistic system. State aid is simply wrong. Jan Adriaanse • April 20, 2012 • 1 comment
Crime Policies; Dare to ask the basic questions In the Netherlands more and more repressive crime policies are being introduced. However, the basic question 'is there a crime problem that should be tackled' is often not asked. An omission with undesirable consequences. Monique Koemans • April 18, 2012 • 1 comment
Wanted: Evidence for criminal case (any reasonable price accepted) The Passage-proces is the first big public trial under the Dutch key witness regulations. The ongoing hustle between Peter la S. and the Public Prosecution Service perfectly illustrates the shortcomings of regulations concerning Dutch key witnesses. Janneke Vink and Sophie Vastenhout • April 18, 2012
