The Netherlands Journal of Legal Philosophy (NJLP) (formerly known as Rechtsfilosofie &\; Rechtstheorie) \;is an international\, double-blind peer reviewed journal which aims to encourage the study of legal philosophy\, legal theory and the foundations of the legal sciences. The Journal publishes articles and reviews in Dutch and in English.
\nDeadline for submission of abstracts: 1.6.2013
\nFurther information:
\nhttp://www.verenigingrechtsfilosofie.nl/?page_id=121 \; \; \;
\nA.R.Mackor@rug.nl
\nThe Netherlands Journal of Legal Philosophy is pleased to announce its bi-annual international conference on legal philosophy and legal theory. The conference theme is the \;presumption of innocence.
\nThe presumption of innocence is considered to be a fundamental and inviolable principle of criminal law. Over the past decades\, however\, the emphasis on the rights of suspect and defendant has given way to a more one-sided instrumental view of criminal law as a means to reduce risk and attain safety. This instrumental view puts fundamental principles such as nulla poena\, ne bis in idem\, nemo tenetur\, in dubio pro reo\, nullum crimen sine culpa\, as well as the presumption of innocence under pressure.
\nOne can think\, for example\, of recent Acts on Terrorism that do not require suspicion but merely indications of a terrorist crime\, thereby lowering the level of suspicion required for investigative activities\; of the verdict of the ECtHR in Salabiaku v. France where the ECtHR allows for a reversal of the burden of proof in the trial phase\; and of the possibility of review after wrongful acquittals in the post-trial phase.
\nIn another respect\, however\, the presumption of innocence\, or at least evidentiary requirements\, has been strengthened over the last two decades. Partly as a reaction to serious miscarriages of justice\, research has been done with a focus on\, among others\, Bayesian statistics and argumentation theory. The aim of this research is to strengthen the analysis of the evidence and therewith the motivation of judgements.Papers are welcomed on the presumption of innocence and papers \;related to the topics mentioned. \;
\nSubmissions
\n\nResearchers interested in presenting a \;paper \;at the conference are asked to submit an abstract of 400 words and a short cv.
\nResearchers interested in organising a 1\,5 hour \;workshop \;on a specific theme are asked to submit an abstract of 800 words explicating the theme and the papers and a list of three speakers plus cv. \;Send your submissions before \;1.6.2013 \;to: \;A.R.Mackor@rug.nl \;For more information: \;A.R.Mackor@rug.nl
\n\n\nImportant data
\nSubmission of abstracts before: 1.6.2013
\nNotification of acceptance: 15.7.2013
\nConference registration before: 1.10.2013
\nConference: Friday 29 and Saturday 30.11.2013
\n\nConference fee
\nThe fee for the conference is &euro\;150. The fee for PhD students and for subscribers of NJLP (including members of the VWR) is &euro\;100. The fee includes coffee\, lunch and tea on Friday and Saturday and the special issue of the NJLP (2013-3) on the presumption of innocence with articles of all keynote speakers. Travelling expenses and accommodation costs are not included.
\nLocation
\nVU University is conveniently located at 20 (public transport) minutes from Schiphol International Airport\, 10 minutes from train station Amsterdam South and 10 minutes from the centre of Amsterdam.
\nPossible topics
\nInnocence in the pre-trial phase
\nThe level of suspicion required for investigative acts
\nPre-trial detention and bail
\nInnocence in the trial phase
\nReversal of the burden of proof
\nPresumptions of fact or law
\nExecution of punishment during a pending appeal
\nInnocence in the post-trial phase
\nReview after wrongful acquittals
\nIndefinite punishments and treatment measures
\nInnocence and substantive law
\nFrom culpability to substantive strict liability?
\nThe administrative/civil handling of traditional criminal offences
\nInnocence and evidence
\nTruth in criminal trial
\nBeyond reasonable doubt: can Bayes help us?
\nThe role of alternative scenario&rsquo\;s
\nInnocence\, communication and reputation
\nWhat can be said by whom to and about suspect and defendant?
\nDistinguishing honourable-neutral-dishonourable acquittals
\nPRELIMINARY PROGRAM
\nKeynote speakers (confirmed)
\nAntony Duff (University of Minnesota Law School\, University of Stirling)
\nAlwin van Dijk (University of Groningen)
\nLonneke Stevens (VU University Amsterdam)
\nMagnus Ulvä\;ng (University of Uppsala)
\nThomas Weigend (University of Cologne)
\nFriday 29 November
\nMorning session: keynote lectures on the presumption of innocence
\nAfternoon session: parallel workshops
\nSaturday 30 November
\nMorning session: keynote lectures on the presumption of innocence
\nAfternoon session: parallel workshops
\nOrganizing committee
\nAnne Ruth Mackor (University of Groningen\, member of the editorial board NJLP\, editor of the special issue on the presumption of innocence)
\nVincent Geeraets (VU University Amsterdam\, co-editor of the special issue on the presumption of innocence)
\nAlwin van Dijk (University of Groningen)
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