Dr. Piet Van Kempen

Biography

Piet Hein van Kempen is a professor of Criminal Law and Criminology at Radboud University in the Netherlands. He holds a chair in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law, and from 2007 to 2011, he was the Professor of Human Rights Law. His expertise encompasses Dutch substantive criminal law, international criminal law, and European human rights law. His research interests include comparative law and the interaction between national criminal justice systems and international legal norms, particularly in areas such as European and transnational criminal law. Van Kempen specializes in classical procedural law topics, including pre-trial detention, the roles of defense and prosecution, and the principles underlying the criminal justice system. He also addresses issues involving human rights obligations within criminal justice frameworks, including fair trial rights and the treatment of prisoners. Furthermore, he engages with transnational criminal law issues such as terrorism and human trafficking.

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