Comparative criminal procedure
Jan 1, 2026
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The project investigates why democracies differ so profoundly in the civil liberty protections embedded in their criminal process and why these protection regimes change over time. It promises significant insights into how democratic states navigate the enduring tension between collective security and individual freedom, and how liberal institutions withstand pressures toward illiberal solutions. The project is currently under review for a research grant.
Authors
Researcher in Political Science
I am passionate about exploring and comparing human rights protection and state coercion in democratic as well as authoritarian contexts. For my work and studies, I have received various scholarships and awards, and spent considerable time abroad in countries on five continents. I was previously a visiting scholar at Stanford University, USA, and a research fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute, Germany, where I co-developed the Academic Freedom Index. I hold a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Freiburg.