By Dionysia Kang. This piece examines Finland's obligations towards third-country national victims of crimes, particularly in light of the stabbing in 2024 of Bangladeshi restaurant worker Rakibul Hasan Ridoy and of his subsequent inability to work. The post highlights the importance of residency status in securing effective victims' rights for all.

By Samira Allioui. The ECtHR has recently found France's legal framework on sexual violence to be lacking, emphasizing the need for a legal framework that explicitly recognizes consent. Recent cases in France highlight deficiencies in how allegations are handled and show the pressing need for legislative change.