ERI conducts research on conflict-resolving institutions within a changing rule of law. In doing so, we conduct both 'classical' legal research as well as empirical research.

Among other things, we study compensation systems and law enforcement. Whilst doing this, we examine how institutions work in legal practice. This provides important insights into task performance, transparency, responsibility and accountability. We do all this in collaboration with others: other scientific disciplines and with other law faculties, at home and abroad.

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Five themes central to our approach

  • Institutions

    The functioning of conflict-resolving and conflict-preventing institutions and how they deal with social and legal developments.

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  • Compensation

    The problem-solving capacity of (classical and alternative) compensation systems.

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  • Enforcement

    The problem-preventing ability of (classical and alternative) institutions that focus on law enforcement.

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  • Rule of law

    Issues of rule of law in conflict prevention and resolution.

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  • "Towards just institutional approaches to conflict prevention and resolution"
  • Empirical Legal Studies (ELS)

    Studies the underlying assumptions and operation of law in practice.

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