Leiden Law Blog

Leiden Law Blog, published by Leiden Law School, covers a broad spectrum of legal topics with a focus on international and European law. The blog discusses developments in human rights, public international law, and comparative law, often addressing contemporary legal challenges and scholarly debates. It also explores issues related to constitutional law, criminal law, and legal theory, providing insights from academic perspectives. The blog serves as a platform for legal scholars and practitioners to analyze recent legal trends, court decisions, and policy changes, contributing to the understanding of law in a global context.

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Starlink connects the world, yet its use in armed conflicts blurs the line between civil and military use. When does a commercial network become a legitimate military target, and at what cost?

Outer space has always been used for military

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Two cases: US airstrikes on Yemen routed through Germany, F-35 parts sent to Israel through the Netherlands. Two courts, a similar dilemma, same answer: restrained on substance, strict on procedure.

Courts are not meant to conduct foreign policy. Yet in

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President Trump’s proposed Board of Peace raises questions on the future of the United Nations and international order. What can historical developments of international law tell us about its future?

In late January 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump oversaw the

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In many Western European countries, the meat-processing sector depends heavily on a vulnerable workforce that is poorly protected by anti-human trafficking policies. Is the tide turning?

The meat industry and exploitation
Behind the neatly packaged meat products in supermarkets lies

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Luxury fashion evokes craftsmanship and exclusivity. Yet investigations by the Milan Public Prosecutor have exposed outsourcing networks where exploited workers produce goods for major luxury brands.

Why does this exploitation persist despite existing protection under labour law? This is not

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Children moving between foster care placements are often required to carry their belongings in trash bags. New York’s new law addresses this, reflecting growing attention to dignity and identity.

In the State of New York, approximately 13,000 children are living

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