Leiden Law Blog

Public Law

Facultative Mixity: Blessing Disguised?

Even when the EU could act alone on the international stage, Member States often insist on being involved alongside the EU institutions. The Court of Justice is reluctant to curtail this political choice.

Timothy Roes • 05-03-2019

Public Law

Finnish Constitutional Law Committee adopts ultra vires review of secondary EU law?

Constitutional Law Court’s ultra vires review of EU law, but similar actions by other European institutions have mostly stayed under the radar.

Tomi Tuominen • 26-02-2019

Interdisciplinary Study of the Law

Khomeini’s invention of theoterrorism

On February 14, 1989, Ayatollah Khomeini issued a death sentence on Salman Rushdie because, in Khomeini’s opinion, Rushdie had criticised Islam’s sacred icons. Khomeini introduced a new terrorist tactic, “theoterrorism".

Paul Cliteur • 19-02-2019

Private Law

Brexit and the courts of London, or how England scrambles to remain a relevant jurisdiction

Commercial and financial transaction documentation commonly refers to the London courts to adjudicate any dispute. After Brexit, this forum clause may be problematic. The HCCC is a solution of sorts - parties may have to reconsider their choice of court.

Matthias Haentjens + 1 other • 18-02-2019

Criminal Law and Criminology

The appraisal of DNA evidence in criminal law

In recent years many initiatives have been taken to improve how criminal law judges interpret DNA evidence. How well is DNA evidence appraised in criminal law courts today?

Kiki Twisk • 14-02-2019

Public Law

The status of UK citizens in the EU after Brexit

An important implication of Brexit is the changing position of UK nationals in the EU-27. In this blog I will outline the proposed regulation on visa-free travel and discuss the residence of UK nationals for periods exceeding 90 days in the EU.

Mark Klaassen • 07-02-2019

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Facultative Mixity: Blessing Disguised?

Finnish Constitutional Law Committee adopts ultra vires review of secondary EU law?

Khomeini’s invention of theoterrorism

Brexit and the courts of London, or how England scrambles to remain a relevant jurisdiction

The appraisal of DNA evidence in criminal law

The status of UK citizens in the EU after Brexit