Leiden Law Blog

Public Law

Divorce of convenience?

According to an AG Opinion, a divorced third-country national parent of a minor EU citizen can get a derived right of residence, even if the other parent is still in the country. Do broken families enjoy more protection under EU law than intact ones?

Mark Klaassen • 13-10-2016

Criminal Law and Criminology · Interdisciplinary Study of the Law

The power of Diversity & Inclusion

How can different phenomena like state formation, cultural development, human rights and even life itself be linked to the principle of Diversity & Inclusion? And why is it important that we recognise its value? Read all about it in this blog.

Wim Bonis • 07-09-2016

Public Law · Interdisciplinary Study of the Law

Coca-Cola and its plastic bottle

Coca cola has switched from glass to plastic bottles on its way towards sustainable packaging in Africa. Promises to apply CSR policies have been made in order to reduce plastic pollution. But are the promises of the soda giant sincere?

Kevin Lehmann + 1 other • 08-07-2016

Private Law

Insolvency for Perry Sport: still room for the interests of unsecured creditors?

The recent insolvency for Perry Sport shows the advantageous position of banks in current insolvencies. One of the causes is the development of the collective deed of pledge, as accepted in Dix q.q./ING. How much room is left for the unsecured creditors?

Ruben van Uden + 1 other • 05-07-2016

Criminal Law and Criminology · Interdisciplinary Study of the Law

How to stop exploiting and destroying landscapes

Dutch minister Kamp has again decided in favour of gas exploitation, whilst Europe was hit by unprecedented heavy rainfall, leading to immense destruction. The link between these issues is our ongoing disrespect for the landscape. What can we do?

Wim Bonis • 29-06-2016

Public Law · Interdisciplinary Study of the Law

Leiden Advocacy Project on Plastic: law students at The Ocean Cleanup

About 8 million tons of plastic enters the ocean every year: plastic waste is a serious and increasing environmental problem. If nothing is done, it will ruin the marine environment in the very near future. Time for action!

Esther Kentin • 28-06-2016

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