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The criminal justice system as a car wash

Using the metaphor of a car wash, the Minister for Security and Justice revealed his plans for criminal justice reforms.

Public Law

The European Convention and Environmental Protection: the Case of the Waste Crisis in Italy

How much flexibility should we allow the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in order to provide for protection of important interests? The example of the Italian waste crisis and how it led to a violation of the European Convention.

The Dutch right of inquiry as an export product

New regulation, which introduces a right of inquiry in Curacao, took effect from 1 January 2012. Although the regulation follows the same path as its Dutch counterpart, there are some interesting differences.

Tax Law and Economics

Source state taxation in model tax treaties

In this Leiden Law Blog the main difference between the UN Model and the OECD Model is described. Lodewijk Wisse explains why the difference in application of the source state taxation principle in both Models is still relevant.

Private Law

The Right to Freedom of Expression: Trashier and Fatter than Ever

A surprising decision of the Court of Appeal (CoA) in Amsterdam gives reason to be cautious for photographers during public events.

Criminal Law and Criminology

Interpreting Radicalism

We often assume we understand what terrorism and radicalism mean. Our interpretations and assumptions of these concepts are at the basis of what we criminalize and condemn. However, they are not always as clear-cut as we think.