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Prof Charlotte Colman surprised with her children's book "Who's in jail?", giving children a first look into the world of criminology. In this interview, Prof Colman highlights why informing children at an early age about law and justice is vital. Her book bridges complex topics with childlike curiosity: "Children pick up things but have gaps in their knowledge. We need to fill these gaps with neutral information tailored to the child, otherwise they will go looking for themselves or their imagination will fill in the blanks." The proceeds of "Who's in prison?" go to CAW East Flanders, for the benefit of children of parents in detention.

Victim of a crime or wrongdoing or registered as a civil party in which you were physically or psychologically threatened or assaulted? Then from now on, you have the right to receive information on the progress of the suspect's pre-trial detention.

In response to alarming figures on overcrowding in Belgian prisons, Advocaat.be speaks out against this unacceptable situation. The number of detainees continues to rise. Despite recent increases in capacity, there is still almost 15 per cent overcrowding. This is an average figure. That is, there are really distressing conditions in certain prisons.

The new Criminal Code has been adopted. At Advocaat.be, we understand that these changes are far-reaching, and we want to explain clearly what this means for you as a litigant.

There has been an increase in the number of challenge requests by lawyers, especially in Ghent and Antwerp. The justice minister expresses concern about this development, and is planning talks with lawyers' professional organisations.

In this article, we want to elaborate on what exactly a challenge request entails, why it is a relevant legal instrument, and how it plays a crucial role in ensuring fair justice.

In the rapidly evolving digital world, it is essential for individuals with a strong online presence to seek legal advice. A lawyer can provide crucial guidance regarding online publicity, privacy protection and avoiding defamation, defamation or electronic stalking.