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New commission investigates Russia's crimes of aggression against Ukraine
Can Russia be prosecuted for war crimes against Ukraine? The International Criminal Court does not have this jurisdiction. To fill this void in jurisdiction, a new commission has been created: an International Centre for the Prosecution of Crimes of Aggression, the ICPA.
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Keyring in your hand when walking down the street alone? 'Many women are always on guard'
A cover over your drink in the pub, deodorant as pepper spray or headphones to avoid hearing catcalling: many women use everyday objects to feel safer in public spaces. Student Anne van der Linden made an online exhibition about this.
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Two Leiden Law School Alumni Awarded Second Prize of Wells-HeinOnline-Frontiers of Law in China Paper Competition
Dr. Jingshu Zhu, a former PhD student at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, and Ms. Qiaozi Guanglin, alumna from Leiden Law School’s LL.M. in Public International Law have both received the second prize of Wells- HeinOnline-Frontiers of Law in China Paper Competition.
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Sara Polak: 'I want to know if what social media is doing to the political game in the US is unique'
Political games have existed throughout history, but what is the role of 'play' in the way the American political world has developed? University lecturer Sara Polak has received an ERC Starting Grant to investigate this.
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Failures at foster care organisation Enver confirmed
The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) has found that foster care at stitching Enver is not up to scratch. Mariëlle Bruning, Professor of Children and the Law, spoke to public broadcaster NOS about these new findings.
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Can care workers be prosecuted for failings in system?
The Dutch Public Prosecution Office is investigating whether to prosecute care workers involved in the Vlaardingen foster child case. Mariëlle Bruning told ‘de Volkskrant’ it will be difficult: 'It must be established that the care worker knew about the abuse.'
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experience in periviable decision-making and artificial placenta technology
PhD defence
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Superposition: Exploring (In)Effective Public Communication About Quantum Technology
PhD defence
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Wake-up call for Dutch youth care after Vlaardingen foster abuse
Last year, the abuse of a girl by her foster parents shocked the Netherlands. Their trial begins today in a case that marks a turning point for youth care. Mariëlle Bruning, Professor of Child Law, has spoken to various news outlets.
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Who decides the course of aviation?
Simple answer: the government, airlines, and shareholders? But local residents and other stakeholders also voice their views about Schiphol, even using litigation. Niall Buissing’s PhD research shows how the aviation debate has become caught between fragmented powers and conflicting interests.
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Who decides the course of aviation?
Simple answer: the government, airlines, and shareholders? But local residents and other stakeholders also voice their views about Schiphol, even using litigation. Niall Buissing’s PhD research shows how the aviation debate has become caught between fragmented powers and conflicting interests.
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Leiden University College hosts Judge Christine van den Wyngaert
On 5 December 2019, Judge Christine van den Wyngaert gave a guest lecture at LUC : ‘International criminal justice; A view from the Bench’.
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Anar Ahmadov awarded fellowship at Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study
Anar Ahmadov, Assistant Professor of Political Economy at LUC, has been awarded NIAS Individual Fellowship by the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS-KNAW).
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Nederland heeft juridische plicht genocide te voorkomen
Nico Schrijver, voorzitter van het College voor de Rechten van de Mens en emeritus-hoogleraar internationaal recht, was te gast in Nieuwsuur over het dringend CRM advies met betrekking tot het Gaza-conflict. ‘Nederland is volgens het internationale recht verplicht om actief op te treden bij dreigende…
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Uithuisgeplaatste kinderen keren vaak niet terug naar ouders
Een minderheid van de uithuisgeplaatste kinderen keert terug naar hun ouders, blijkt uit onderzoek van Universiteit Leiden. Hoogleraar jeugdrecht Mariëlle Bruning sprak met verschillende nieuwsmedia: ‘Alles staat zo onder druk dat te weinig ingezet kan worden op intensieve hulp.’
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Largest youth protection agency in the Netherlands is failing
Inspectors say the William Schrikker Foundation, a leading Dutch youth protection agency, is failing in its duties. Mariëlle Bruning, Professor of Child Law, told public broadcaster NOS: ‘It's deeply concerning that there's insufficient oversight of children’s safety.’
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Experts say child abuse case in Stadskanaal was systematic
The Dutch Public Prosecutor is investigating two mothers from Stadskanaal who are suspected of severe child abuse. Mariëlle Bruning, Professor of Children and the Law, commented in news outlets about the case and similarities with the abuse case in Vlaardingen.
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Who is liable when damage is caused by Global Navigation Satellite System?
Who shall be responsible or liable when damage is caused by Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)? Is it fair enough to force a GNSS provider to bear the burden of compensation given GNSS open signals are provided free of charge? And are current international laws adequate to deal with those questions?…
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False genocide allegations, an aggressive war and the ICJ’s role
Ukraine has filed an innovative claim against Russia at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Ukraine asked the court to rule that it has not committed genocide and that a war initiated based on a false genocide claim was unlawful. Larissa van den Herik, Professor of Public International Law, discussed…
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US attack on Venezuela undermines international law
The US attack and the arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro have raised questions worldwide. Two Leiden experts in international law, Anna Marhold and Jens Iverson of the Grotius Centre, told media outlets that this constitutes a violation of international law.
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Seeking justice for Syria
Islamic State may be losing ground rapidly, but Syrian President Assad's position is gaining strength. His torture chambers and the battlefield are scenes of countless criminal acts. Will these crimes ever come to trial, at the International Criminal Court, for example?
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Jelle van Buuren Explains American Boogaloo Boys
A particular group of counter protesters have been sighted at numerous Black Lives Matter protests that were held in the United States. An extreme right movement known for its characteristic Hawaii Shirts and heavy weaponry that calls itself the Boogaloo Boys. Which is cause for concern among the American…