News Law
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From government formation to neighbor dispute: New democratic contract can solve conflicts
07th May 2024Our legal order and democracy must be modernized. We have to ensure that we can continue to make acceptable decisions when interests clash. We need a new democratic contract to resolve conflicts, argues Maurits Barendrecht.
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Digital government is blind to millions of 'non-average' citizens
22nd April 2024Administrative law is designed for the 'normal citizen' with an average income, education, intellectual and digital skills, a stable family, and good health. Individuals who deviate from this ideal are often overlooked in the regulatory process or treated with reluctance. With the digitalization and automation of government, this situation has worsened.
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Regulation of technology calls for a different view of humans
16th April 2024When it comes to regulating digital technology, such as generative AI and algorithms, the focus is often on the technology itself rather than the human who interacts with it in practice. We must acknowledge that humans are never entirely predictable; otherwise, regulation will never be effective.