Publicaties

In past publications, we have demonstrated harm’s centrality to crime, by presenting evidence on their relationship that dates to ancient legal systems and spans centuries via Beccaria, Smith, and Mill. In this article, we argue that binding criminology and criminal policy more firmly and explicitly to harm would benefit criminology and criminal policy, not just for the sake of criminal justice, but also for that of justice writ large. We show ...

National human rights institutions (NHRIs) are quasi-judicial bodies set up specifically for the purpose of promoting and protecting human rights. Among their core functions included are the sensitization of and research and debate on human rights, and investigation of complaints involving human rights issues. As part of their mandate, NHRIs should promote and facilitate complainant’s access to rights and remedies, including the ones offered by ...

The chapter analyses through the action research that took place in the ALTERNATIVE project the role of restorative justice in becoming a counter-security discourse, and what is most important in being counter in the sense of doing both justice and security. The chapter proposes ‘participatory justice’ as a counter-justice, as well as ‘participatory security/safety’ as a counter-security. The radicalisation of the participatory element towards ...

Recognizing the profound impact of AI on criminal justice, the IAPL devoted its 2020-2024 scientific cycle and its concluding XXIst Congress to examining the transformative effects of AI and the legal challenges it poses for both substantive and procedural criminal law. The topic was prepared through a concept paper and explored through four international colloquia, each culminating in the adoption of a set of resolutions addressing a distinct ...

Christian proponents of the restorative justice movement often draw upon the concept of ‘biblical justice’ as a guiding principle for reforming the criminal justice system. This article delves into the meaning of biblical justice as espoused by advocates of restorative justice, exploring its application in theory and practice. Through an analysis of three recurring themes – overcoming division, justice as well-being and retribution – this ...