This is contrary to the sharp view of two lawyers on current affairs and society. With Walter Van Steenbrugge and Johan Vande Lanotte. Jungle sounds during the Hungary-England football match. Polish judges retire early. LGBTQ+ rights misunderstood in Hungary. Mass arrests, torture and kidnappings in Turkey where more than 10 journalists are continuously…
THE FRENCH TRIAL ON THE 2015 ATTACKS STARTS BEFORE THE "SPECIAL" COURT OF ASSISES: THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS?
This Wednesday, September 8, the long-awaited trial for the terrorist attacks of November 13, 2015 will start in Paris. Twenty accused, including Salah ABDESLAM and Mohamed ABRINI ("the man in the hat"), will face the special court of assizes, composed of professional judges. Later on, ABDESLAM and ABRINI will also...
RESEARCH INTO THE MANDATORY CHARACTER OF VACCINATION IN THE CARE SECTOR
To whom it may concern, We can hereby confirm that our office is currently investigating on behalf of a group of stakeholders whether, among other things, the regulations announced by Minister Vandenbroucke, in particular the introduction of a legal obligation to vaccinate in the healthcare sector, can be reconciled with the...
OPPOSITE EPISODE 5: 25 YEARS AFTER DUTROUX
Against your feet? That is the sharp view of 2 lawyers on current affairs and society. Walter Van Steenbrugge and Johan Vande Lanotte look with one eye at what is going on in our society and with the other at the law and the law. 25 years ago Marc Dutroux was arrested. What happened...
THE FIGHT AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE: REFORMING THE SEXUAL CRIMINAL LAW
Both the previous and the current administrations have understood that the legislation on sexual violence is in urgent need of renewal. This is not surprising given that the Belgian Criminal Code dates from 1867. Over the years, attempts have been made to update the legal text here and there in function of the needs of...
