Contribution Arlette Schijns to report Legal Comparative Insights for the Modernization of the Code of Criminal Procedure

Arlette Schijns contributed to the report ‘Legal Comparative Insights for the Modernization of the Code of Criminal Procedure,’ which was presented to the House of Representatives. In her contribution, Arlette Schijns discusses the position of the victim in the criminal proceedings of other European countries (see pages 453-487). The publication is part of the ongoing doctoral research of [...]

Interview with Arlette Schijns on her contribution to the Professional Law School

Recently, the Bar Association published an interview with, among others, Arlette Schijns, not only a lawyer associated with our firm, but also a senior lecturer at the Professional Training Lawyers. Arlette Schijns: ‘It is fantastic to be able, as a lecturer, to help shape the ideas that underlie the professional training.’ Read more about [...]

Suspect Utrecht attack in court for first time today

On Monday morning, March 18 this year, an attack took place in Utrecht, in which a man opened fire on random people in a streetcar in Utrecht. Today, the suspect must appear in court for the first time. The court ruled that the suspect must be compulsorily present at the pro forma hearing that [...].

Press Release: National thesis award ceremony Foundation Bear Impulse

Ms. Valérie Beulen (Maastricht University) wins national thesis award Stichting Beer impuls with submitted thesis ‘The Supreme Court and the scope of protection for private co-owners of defective movable property: thedamage lies whereitfalls’. Stichting Beer impuls, founded by Amsterdam victim lawyers, encourages, among other things, the development of young talent with an interest in the legal field of liability and personal injury. The foundation [...]

Pelvic floor mats (mesh)

Pelvic floor mats or mesh are placed on women with pelvic floor prolapse, for example. These mats can cause serious, permanent health problems. Our office assists Dutch women who have been victims of the defective pelvic floor mats and plays an important role in the social and political debate on this issue. Round table discussion Lower House On Monday, November 25, 2019 [...]

Higher appeal criminal proceedings Loosdrecht street race

On March 16, 2016, 19-year-old Fleur was seriously injured in Loosdrecht after her car was hit full in the flank by another car. According to witnesses, the driver of this other car was allegedly engaged in a street race with his son, who was driving behind him, at the time of the accident. Over two weeks [...]

Lectures Arlette Schijns on crime damage recovery

On Friday, April 5, Arlette Schijns was the guest of the Schadefonds Geweldsmisdrijven for a lecture on ‘The vision of compensation for crime. The discussion revolved around the question: should that compensation be through the government, the criminal process or through insurance law? The latter option - through insurance law - is considered by [...]

Beer advocaten offers customized process consulting.

The settlement of claims in a personal injury case can be difficult or reach a stalemate. At some point, the advocate - in consultation with the victim - will have to make a decision about follow-up steps to get the claim settlement back on track. Advocates may need litigation advice to assess the feasibility of the case in a [...].