Amsterdam Law School

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Employees who don't feel heard vote differently than colleagues

Do managers at the workplace influence election results in the Netherlands? According to the research of Professor Agnes Akkerman and her team, the answer is yes. She examined what effect experiences at work have on ...
What are the threats to democracy – and how can we safeguard it?

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) is trying to find out which factors have caused this democratic decline and how we can protect democracy.
Colombia's Constitutional Court upholds Yukpa Peoples' rights: UvA students' contributions acknowledged

The Constitutional Court of Colombia ruled to protect the Yukpa peoples right to prior consultation in relation to mining projects. This was in line with the arguments presented by UvA law students.
‘They were recruited because of their womanhood’

The story of Hannie Schaft runs like a thread through the life of Sophie Poldermans. With her latest book she ensures that the story of resistance activists Hannie Schaft and her friends will not be lost.
'Not all solo self-employed persons deserve more protection'

In what ways are solo self-employed persons currently protected by laws and regulations? And are they protected enough? Niels van der Neut immersed himself in the world of the self-employed for his dissertation.
10 questions about the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas

What does the law say about this long-running conflict between Israel en Hamas? Marten Zwanenburg, Marieke de Hoon and André Nollkaemper answer 10 questions.
Practical matters for international students

We provide a range of facilities to make the transition for new students as smooth as possible. Read more about subjects like housing and scholarships.