The Fundamental Rights in a Changing World Lab is an interdisciplinary research lab dedicated to the study of fundamental rights. It forms part of the internationally renowned Research Group on Law, Science, Technology & Society (LSTS) at the Faculty of Law and Criminology of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). In recent years, the lab has been particularly active in exploring the intersections between human rights, technology, and criminal law.
News
FAIR project: Fundamental Rights Campaign Toolbox
This toolbox provides practical guidance for designing and delivering effective awareness-raising campaigns on fundamental rights at national and EU level.
New Publication: Prof. Kristin Henrard’s Research Handbook on Accountability for Human Rights Violations
The FRC is delighted to announce the publication of a major new volume co-edited by FRC co-director Prof. Kristin Henrard: Research Handbook on Accountability for Human Rights Violations.
Events
Practical info12/05/2026 - 16:00 - 12/05/2026 - 19:30Studiedag over de hervorming van het strafrecht op 12 mei 2026
Faculteit Recht en Criminologie nodigt u uit voor een studiedag over de hervorming van het strafrecht. Op 1 september 2026 treden Boek 1 en Boek 2 van het nieuwe Strafwetboek in werking.
Practical info10/02/2026 - 08:45 - 10/02/2026 - 14:30FINAL INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR “How to use and communicate the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights”
Practical info11/12/2025 - 17:00 - 11/12/2025 - 19:00Book Launch: The Rights of Roma in European Courts
