Michiel van der Wolf

Michiel van der Wolf is a Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Law, specializing in Criminal Law and Criminology. He holds a secondary position as Buitengewoon hoogleraar (Extraordinary Professor) in Forensic Psychiatry at Leiden University. His roles include judicial appointments such as Raadsheer-plaatsvervanger at the Gerechtshof Arnhem-Leeuwarden and Rechter-plaatsvervanger at the Rechtbank Amsterdam. He is actively involved in organizations like the Lutje Psychiatrisch Juridisch Gezelschap and contributes to international mental health law initiatives.

His research focuses on forensic psychiatry, criminal law theory, and mental health policy. Key areas include long-term forensic care, sentencing guidelines, and the intersection of neuroscience with legal accountability. Recent publications address topics like forensic mental health system challenges and the societal impact of criminal justice policies.

Van der Wolf frequently engages with media and public discourse on issues such as the TBS system (forensic psychiatric care), legal accountability of mentally ill offenders, and sentencing practices. His work bridges academic research with practical legal and policy applications.