Dorris de Vocht

Dorris de Vocht is an Associate Professor at Tilburg Law School, Department of Criminal Law, and part of the management team there. She holds a PhD and master's degree (cum laude) from Maastricht University. Her research focuses on the impact of communication technology on criminal justice systems, including virtual courtrooms and procedural safeguards. She co-founded the International Virtual Criminal Justice Network (virtualcriminaljustice.com) and serves as a substitute judge at the Limburg Court. Her work spans comparative criminal procedure and interdisciplinary studies on legal technology. She contributes to the 'Alma & Tim Learn about the Law' series, explaining legal concepts through children's literature.

Education:

• PhD in Criminal Law, Maastricht University
• Master's in Criminal Law (cum laude), Maastricht University

Research Interests: Technology integration in criminal proceedings, remote trial fairness, comparative criminal procedure, and legal safeguards in digital environments.

Recent Work Trends: Her publications analyze how emerging technologies reshape courtroom practices, emphasizing fairness, accessibility, and procedural justice. She explores ethical implications of AI and virtual platforms in judicial decision-making.

Grants & Activities: Involved in projects like 'Crime and Criminal Justice in the Age of Globalization and Digitalization' (2019-2023). Active in conferences on virtual justice and legal tech, including organizing the 'Crime, Criminal Justice and Vulnerability Theory' conference (2024).

Labs/Teams: Member of the Crime, Criminal Justice and Vulnerability Theory research group at Tilburg University.