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If an attachment has been made by the prosecution, this can have very unpleasant consequences. But it is not always necessary to wait until the...
And what are the penal legislators' good intentions this year?
Now that the gunpowder fumes from the huge amount of fireworks set off have cleared, a brief review of the laws and regulations that will apply on 1 January 2020 is...
Be active in your criminal proceedings
Advances in science can lead to new forensic-technical investigation methods, which can still confirm a convicted person's statement after an irrevocable conviction. In...
Is the data on your smartphone private? Then fingerprint locking is not a good idea.
A phone has long since ceased to be used just to make calls. A smartphone is used to take photos, communicate, surf the internet or...
What is the state of the cannabis experiment?
Under current regulations, selling cannabis is regulated through a (tolerated) licensing system, but growing cannabis is not. This leads to the...
Prosecution gets a lid on its nose in Luxembourg
The prosecution is not a judicial authority to issue a European arrest warrant, according to the EU Court of Justice. In 2002, the Council had...
Review: a right to be met
An irrevocable conviction can, in principle, no longer be acted upon. The legislator did not want to encourage convicted persons to pursue an accusation/conviction ad infinitum....
If your case depends on a witness statement
In many criminal cases, witness statements play an important role. Their value can sometimes be questioned. Witnesses are during the event about which...
If your case depends on a witness statement
In many criminal cases, witness statements play an important role. Their value can sometimes be questioned. Witnesses are during the event about which...
Why the media should now refer to Jos B. by his initials
By releasing his photo and full personal details, the prosecution achieved its goal of arresting suspect Jos...
Why the media should now refer to Jos B. by his initials
By releasing his photo and full personal details, the prosecution achieved its goal of arresting suspect Jos...
What example does Eurlings' VOG set for society?
When it was announced that Camiel Eurlings, despite his transaction with the OM, had been granted a certificate of good conduct, some surprise was noticeable in the media....