Sven Brinkhoff

Sven Brinkhoff serves as a Professor of Criminal Law at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Law, specializing in criminal procedure and drug-related policy. His institutional affiliation includes the Criminal Law department within the Amsterdam Law School.

His research focuses on criminal justice systems, narcotics legislation, and organized crime dynamics, with recent public commentary addressing the Netherlands' potential trajectory toward becoming a 'narcostate' under current drug policies. His expertise is frequently sought in high-profile discussions on drug criminality.

Brinkhoff actively engages with national policy debates, recently participating as an expert in BNR's Big Five panel discussion on drug criminality alongside senior law enforcement officials and legal practitioners. His work bridges academic rigor with real-world criminal justice challenges.