Nouri family and Ajax reach settlement
On July 8, 2017, Abdelhak Nouri suffered a cardiac arrest during a practice match in Austria. As a result, the midfielder suffered severe and permanent brain damage. Ajax later confirmed that Nouri's medical care in the acute phase on the field was inadequate and, as the employer, has liability for the [...]
Press release Arbitration in favor of Abdelhak Nouri
PRESS RELEASE Amsterdam, Jan. 21, 2021 As is known, Abdelhak Nouri has suffered severe brain damage since the events in Austria on July 8, 2017. After the occurrence of cardiac arrest, Abdelhak was medically improperly treated on the field. No resuscitation took place for a long time where it should have been done immediately. His chances of [...]
Publication by Arlette Schijns in 'The European Journal of Criminology'
Arlette Schijns co-authored an article in the European Journal of Criminology reporting on the results of the WODC study on the role of victim advocacy in criminal proceedings. For questions, please email Arlette Schijns.
Guest lecture by Irene Timmermans at the University of Groningen
Irene Timmermans gave a guest lecture on February 17 at the University of Groningen, with the topic ‘Victims and Third Parties. The guest lecture was organized by the Department of Private Law, under the guidance of Arvin Kolder as coordinating lecturer. The subject of ’third-party damages‘ was explored, discussing, among other things, costs incurred by third parties on behalf of the [...]
Utrecht streetcar attack
An attack took place in Utrecht on Monday morning, March 18, 2019, in which a man opened fire on random people on a streetcar in Utrecht. On July 1, 2019, the suspect had to appear in court for the first time. The court ruled that the suspect was required to attend the pro forma hearing that [....]
Suspect Utrecht attack in court for second pro forma hearing
An attack took place in Utrecht on Monday morning, March 18, 2019, in which a man opened fire on random people on a streetcar in Utrecht. On July 1 this year, the suspect had to appear in court for the first time. The court ruled that the suspect was required to be present at the pro forma hearing that [...].
Arlette Schijns in panel discussion following premiere of ‘OverLeven’ (documentary about the murder of Nadia van de Ven)
On Oct. 1, 2002, Nadia van de Ven was murdered by her landlord at the age of 25. The documentary ‘AboutLife’ tells how Nadia's relatives continue to live after a great loss. The documentary makes clear how the criminal process and additional civil proceedings proceed after the murder of a loved one. After the [...]
John Beer in Nieuwsuur on the attack on Amsterdam Central Station and the impact on the victims
John Beer assists the victims of the attack on Amsterdam's Central Station on Aug. 31, 2018. On September 2, John Beer was interviewed on Nieuwsuur.
Arlette Schijns speaker at symposium ‘Compensation for crime damage’ on Sept. 24, 2019
On September 24 next, Erasmus School of Law (in cooperation with the Ministry of Security and the Damage Fund for Violent Crimes) is organizing the symposium ‘Compensation of crime damage - solidarity, insurance, redress. Who bears what damage and who should bear what damage are questions that will be discussed during the symposium. The goal of the symposium is to make this [...]
Contribution Arlette Schijns to article in Letselschadenews
Arlette Schijns contributed to the article "The role of the legal profession in assisting victims of serious violent and sexual crimes" in Injury News.