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 is scheduled for the

20/07/2023

Protection of professional secrecy: Court of Appeal calls a halt to worrying trend in organised crime investigations

The Antwerp Court of Appeal ruled on Wednesday to acquit former lawyer Pol Vandemeulebroucke of membership in a criminal organisation. His prosecution and conviction

02/06/2023

Communication to the ICC Concerning the Situation in Türkiye: Complementarity Must be a Positive Addition, Not an Excuse

[Prof Em Dr J. Vande Lanotte had a long career as professor of human rights and constitutional law. He was Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium

17/04/2023

Meet our team- Jana Riemslagh

Jana Riemslagh has successfully completed her three-year internship as a lawyer trainee within VSA's criminal cell. Curious about her experiences so far? View here

15/03/2023

How do I get my criminal record back blank?

You are sitting with some convictions on your criminal record from your rash years and would rather get rid of them than get rich, right? Certain jobs or

03/03/2023

'Return of the death penalty in Belgium? 5 lessons from the Saipov trial in New York by Mr Johan Heymans'

Mr Johan Heymans reflects on the sentencing of terrorist Sayfullo Saipov. 'Passing the death penalty would be a

23/02/2023

Meet our team - Dean Braeckman

Dean Braeckman has successfully completed his three-year internship as a trainee lawyer at law firm VSA. Over the next few years at VSA, he will further specialise in

27/01/2023

Terrorism trial 2.0: inspiration from New York

The terrorism trial over the terrorist attacks that took place in Brussels and Zaventem on 22 March 2016 has dominated the Belgian media for some time. Today, on

10/01/2023

More than 90% of sexual assault victims do not report

And this will hopefully change. By 2023, three new Care Centres after Sexual Violence (ZSG) will be established in Belgium. The second part of a package

06/01/2023

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