Public Academy lecture 'Nightlife violence' 7 November 2024

Aggression while going out is taking on more violent forms in the Northern Netherlands. Where it used to be limited to a brawl in the pub or on the street, stabbing or even shooting is now becoming more common. Why is this and what can we do about it? The Public Academy for the Judiciary zooms in on nightlife violence on 7 November. During this evening we will look at nightlife in the North with a legal lens, what seems to be going wrong there.

The speakers

Criminal Judge Fred Janssens talks about cases he handled on dating violence. What went on inside the perpetrators and what does it do to a victim when he gets hit in the pub? What punishments did he impose and why? Jan Brouwer is professor of General Law at the RUG. He focuses on issues of public order and safety and talks about his research.

The evening will be led by Leonie Sinnema, reporter for Dagblad van het Noorden. After the lectures there will be room for questions. Please keep your questions general. During the Public Academy there is no room to address personal issues.

Sign up

You can attend this Public Academy free of charge. However, registration is required and can be done on the Dagblad van het Noorden site using the link below.

The Public Academy for Jurisprudence

Through lectures aimed at the general public, the Publieksacademie voor de Rechtspraak (Public Academy for Jurisprudence) seeks to satisfy this immense interest. Judges, public prosecutors, professors and other experts discuss legal topics that affect many people. The lectures are suitable for a wide audience and do not require knowledge of the law.

The Public Academy is a collaboration between the Court of the Northern Netherlands, the Faculty of Law at the University of Groningen, the Northern Netherlands Public Prosecution Service and the Dagblad van het Noorden newspaper.