EU Victims’ Rights Directive Adopted — ONE OF US Deplores Ideological: Hijacking of Victim Protection Legislation
A Long-overdue Reform for Europe’s Crime Victims The European Parliament today adopted the revised Victims’ Rights Directive, the most significantoverhaul of EU victim-protection legislation in more than a decade. The new Directive updates the2012 framework that establishes minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victimsof crime across the Union. It introduces EU-wide helplines […]
Inclusion or Eugenics? The Stakes of the A.R. vs Poland ECHR Judgment
In the complex landscape of European human rights law, headlines often obscure the nuance of legal texts. The recent judgment by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the case of A.R. v. Poland is a prime example. While some lobbies and international media want to frame this decision of the ECHR as a […]
A Record High in Dutch Abortions: What’s Driving the Increase?
In 2023, the Netherlands saw a 10.5% rise in abortions, marking the highest rate since the 1984 law. With social and economic factors likely at play, these figures raise urgent questions about how society can better support women and protect life.