Nowadays, in the overview of international law [1] it is quite interesting to talk about non-state actors. But why have non-state actors achieved the attention of a relevant part of the academic world, and a spot in the international policy?
Damages against Airlines
When it comes to travelling by airplane we have to bear in mind so many details that we just cannot wait for the time our plane finally takes off. But what if the plane has delay and we are stuck on the airport for more than 3 hours? What if we are denied access to the flight due to an…
Business immigration in Belgium
Part III. - Living in Belgium - residency, family, social security, citizenship and taxes
Setting up a business in Belgium as a non-EU citizen is the topic of this three-part series of articles. After discussing how to get started (Part I.) and reviewing the next steps to take (Part II.), let's see how is it to live in Belgium as an enterpreneur.
Do We Eat Apples from a Poisonous Tree?
Part III. - Constitutional and Extra-Constitutional Approaches to Exclusionary Rules in Europe
Is exclusion of evidence considered a Trojan Horse in Europe? Do we really need to live by ancient wisdom and beware all Greeks bearing gifts, even they are in the form of forward-looking constitutional rules? Through an overview of European constitutions, we shall have a look at how differently…
Businness immigration in Belgium
Part II. - Your Belgian company
Setting up a business in Belgium as a non-EU citizen is the topic of this three-part series of articles. After discussing how to get started, let's see the next steps to take.
Do We Eat Apples from a Poisonous Tree?
Part II. - The Typology of “Tainted” Evidence – Based on the American Experience
What does the Bible have to do with the exclusion of evidence? While the question might sound perplexing, the answer is simple. The “fruit of the poisonous tree” is tainted, therefore it is forbidden. Whomever offers it, shall be cast out of Eden. The Eden of the courtroom. In the following, we…
Business immigration in Belgium
Part I. - Getting started: the professional card
Belgium is an attractive country for non-EU citizens who wish to establish their business in the European Union. This article- published in 3 parts- leads the Reader through the steps everyone from those countries should take to start and then flourish a business in Belgium.
Do We Eat Apples from a Poisonous Tree?
The Exclusion of Illegally Obtained Evidence and Comparative Constitutional Law - Part I.
How were the seeds of the “poisonous tree” planted in the practice of the Supreme Court of the United States? How did this tree yield a fruit that is just as poisonous? Poisonous, that is to the justice system. In other words: How was the exclusionary rule created, and why is it important for us…