Law, Society & Crime

Law, Society & Crime

Our department Law, Society & Crime focuses strongly on societal relevance and scientific impact. With our research and education, we are at the center of many current debates in society and politics, both at national and European level: whether it concerns the fight against subversive crime, medical-ethical issues, harmonisation of criminal procedures in an EU context , or corporate compliance with financial or environmental laws.

News

Abuse in the care of unaccompanied minor refugees: “We observed numerous forms of violence.”

Unsafe shelter, violence and lack of oversight: Zembla investigation sheds light on the situation of young refugees.
Abdessamad Bouabid

Use of force by the police in the Netherlands is not evaluated according to European Court standards

Officers are rarely brought to court, and the Netherlands does not follow ECtHR standards in cases of police violence, according to research by Jair Schalkwijk.
Jair Schalkwijk

The line between a prank and a criminal offence: confronting influencers with a water pistol

An innocent joke or a criminal offense: how far can you go for viral content?
Colorful toy water gun being sprayed

Cocaine trafficking in the Port of Rotterdam: a cat-and-mouse game

How does cocaine enter the Port of Rotterdam through clever smuggling methods? And how can this smuggling be stopped?
Robby Roks Universiteit van Nederland

Early release for prisoners, yet still a shortage: the cell capacity problem in the Netherlands

Sanne Struijk explains how political plans regarding the prison system clash with practice
Sanne Struijk

Karin van Wingerde reappointed as Professor of Corporate Crime and Governance

The chair provides the opportunity to further research the interdisciplinary field of (regulatory) governance.
Karin van Wingerde

Jolande uit Beijerse reappointed as Professor of Judicial Youth Interventions

From 1 February 2025, Jolande uit Beijerse has been reappointed Professor of Justitiële Jeugdinterventies (Judicial Youth Interventions).
Jolande uit Beijerse zwart-wit

Better armed with science in the fight against youth weapon possession

A recent literature review, conducted by Erasmus School of Law and NSCR, provides insights into the background of knives and other weapons among young people.
Wapens en jongeren - Onderzoek 'Met wetenschap beter bewapend'

Tamar Fischer appointed as Professor of Empirical Criminology: Offender-Oriented Interventions

This chair provides the possibility to research the approach of offenders in its complex societal and institutional context.
Foto van Tamar Fischer

Lieselot Bisschop reappointed as Professor of Public and Private Interests

As of 1 January 2025, Lieselot Bisschop has been reappointed as Professor of Public and Private Interests at Erasmus School of Law.
Lieselot Bisschop

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