Security
Are we adequately protected against organized crime, criminal undermining of society, financial-economic crimes, cybercrime, terrorism? Is there sufficient support for victims of human trafficking, exploitation, and domestic violence? Are governments, police, and the judiciary cooperating well at the local, regional, national, and international levels? Our researchers approach these questions from different disciplines and in collaboration with partners in the field. The ultimate goal: a safer society.
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“Aim to catch bigger fish under international criminal law"
27th March 2023Although all eyes are on the International Criminal Court for prosecuting such international crimes as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide – a recent and notable case in point being the warrant issued for Russian president Putin’s arrest – the future of international criminal law lies in national law.
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Traditional sorghum beer key to conflict settlement in rural Uganda
13th March 2023In rural Uganda, both clan councils and government institutions play an important role in settling local disputes. This leads to tensions around the issue of sovereignty: who ultimately decides on things? These tensions often revolve around the use of locally brewed beer in clan councils. But the two kinds of authorities also need each other to maintain their sovereignty in the district. That’s what Danse de Bondt concludes in her dissertation which she will defend at Tilburg University on Friday 17 March 2023.
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Prof. Elies van Sliedregt appointed to Advisory Committee on Public International Law
31st January 2023The Dutch government has appointed Tilburg University professor of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Elies van Sliedregt as a member of the Advisory Committee on Public International Law (CAVV) effective February 1, 2023. The CAVV is an independent body which advises the government, the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Netherlands on international law issues.
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Community Crime and Subversion
Subversive crime is a serious problem and is high on society’s agenda, not only in the Netherlands but also in Europe. A successful approach requires insight into criminal networks and coordinated action by governments and citizens. Tilburg University's aim is to contribute to the practical and scientific understanding of the problem and the development of action perspectives for society and its institutions. We do this from a wide range of scientific disciplines.
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Addiction
Academic Collaborative Center
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Imobex
EU research project 'Improving enforcement at the intersection of mobile banditry and exploitation (IMOBEX)'. IMOBEX will develop novel investigation methods; address training needs and enhance cross-border and multiagency cooperation.
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Repression and prevention of subversive crime
Subversive crime is high on society's agenda. Tilburg University contributes from various disciplines to a scientific solution to this problem.
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Program subversion De Langstraat
This program focuses on undermining issues facing small and medium-sized (rural) municipalities, such as dumping drug waste, problems around vacation parks, the willingness of citizens living in rural areas to report signs of undermining crime, and the resilience of municipal councils, local governments and civil service organizations to criminal influence.
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