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Public Law · Criminal Law and Criminology

How Flagrant is Flagrant? The latest judgment in the Celmer Saga

The Irish Court has surprised many by ordering the surrender of Mr. Celmer to Poland. A closer look at the decision reveals that the outcome of the case was decisively influenced by the use of a test which is external to EU law.

Marco Antonio Simonelli • 21-12-2018

Criminal Law and Criminology · Interdisciplinary Study of the Law

Indigenous injustice and the power of the land

David Peat argues that Native American and Western cultures have clashed from the beginning. The differences form the basis of disputes about land ownership, the outcome of which we all know, and even touches on the current environmental crisis.

Wim Bonis • 19-12-2018

Private Law

What have children’s rights got to do with counter-terrorism in Europe?

What have children’s rights got to do with counter-terrorism in Europe? A lot. Consider security-based approaches to targeting suspects of terrorism, who may be children, in education, juvenile justice systems and on the issue of returnees.

Heidi Burrows • 17-12-2018

Private Law

Children’s rights at the local level: The European approach to (unaccompanied) children in migration

Refugee and migrant children require specific protection and support. Local level initiatives play an important role in their integration. Initiatives promoting early integration, an individualised approach and prolonged support appear successful.

Stephanie Rap + 1 other • 14-12-2018

Criminal Law and Criminology · Interdisciplinary Study of the Law

Healing the planet by changing the underlying story

The recent UN climate report and the Urgenda appeal case reflect hopeful developments with regard to dealing with climate change. But there are alternative views, reaching beyond the emphasis on numbers and statistics, that deserve attention as well.

Wim Bonis • 02-11-2018

Criminal Law and Criminology · Interdisciplinary Study of the Law

Why science needs spirituality

In his new book ‘Spiritual science’ Steve Taylor shows that we can only make sense of many human experiences when science opens up to and integrates spirituality. An important message for all researchers, including legal scholars and criminologists.

Wim Bonis • 10-10-2018

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How Flagrant is Flagrant? The latest judgment in the Celmer Saga

Indigenous injustice and the power of the land

What have children’s rights got to do with counter-terrorism in Europe?

Children’s rights at the local level: The European approach to (unaccompanied) children in migration

Healing the planet by changing the underlying story

Why science needs spirituality