The new Criminal Code adopted by the House of Representatives on 22 February 2024 contains a number of relevant changes for companies and their executives and directors. In this post, you will find a description of the increased risks, 5 tips to manage them and a summary of other interesting innovations. Increased...
Defence Acid
For a proper understanding of the defence made before the correctional court in Bruges on Thursday 18 January 2024 in defence of Youtuber Acid, herewith the "headlines" of the plea: 1/ Belgium's constitution provides for the fundamental right to freedom of expression. The legislator wanted dissident...
A victory for Equal Opportunities: court slaps De Lijn on the wrist
In a landmark ruling, the Court of First Instance Antwerp, Mechelen division condemned De Lijn on 5 December 2023 for structurally discriminating against wheelchair users. This decision, based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ... Read the rest
Constitutional review of bridging right for self-employed during Corona pandemic
During the Corona pandemic, the federal government worked out a bridging entitlement for self-employed workers. This was to ensure that self-employed people who had to stop their activities due to the pandemic received compensation. Self-employed persons "with child burden" received an additional allowance. So far, no problem. A problem did arise with the definition of the criterion used to determine whether a...
The child and the bathwater
Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne wants to revive summary justice in criminal cases. The bill is on the table of the Council of Ministers, which should enable its introduction before the summer recess. What does every citizen want from a criminal investigation? That the investigation be conducted quickly and thoroughly. Fast because punishment...
