Law PhD theses
At Maastricht University, a PhD degree is not just a study but a serious research project that adds new knowledge to a given field. There are three ways to become a PhD candidate at UM, which are outlined below. As a PhD candidate, you’ll spend most of your time conducting original research and writing a dissertation.
Latest PhD theses
Death in denial. A study into the Dutch system of postmortem investigation
PhD thesis by Cécile Woudenberg-van den Broek
Recent reports on forensic medicine in the Netherlands highlight the need for significant improvements in postmortem investigations. This thesis questions the adequacy of the Dutch system, arguing that it may not meet the criteria set by the European...
Enhancing marine protection: The role of Prevention in addressing pollution from land-based sources starting from the European regional experience
PhD thesis written by Francesco Maletto
This research examined whether the legal framework currently governing this kind of marine pollution is adequate and effective in addressing the issue.
Weaponized Investments: Navigating the Intersection of National Security and Global Trade
PhD thesis witten by Jens Hillebrand Pohl
This dissertation explores how international arbitration addresses disputes that arise when states invoke national security to justify restrictive measures against foreign investors.
Uniformity of law does not necessarily lead to (legal) certainty of the law
PhD thesis written by Emma van Doornik
The research is based on the hypothesis that there are various situations in the application of the tariff classification rules, in which uniformity is given unjustifiably greater importance than legal certainty.
Do Our Children Have Rights? Children’s Rights in the Unrecognised State of Somaliland
PhD thesis written by Guleid Jama
This research studies children’s rights in Somaliland, an unrecognized State in the Horn of Africa.
