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Prof. Nula Frei: How international law takes effect at the local level How are abstract legal norms put into practice in everyday life? And how can the rule of law and democracy remain strong and effective in times of social, political and technological change? Nula Frei, Professor of Public Law at the Faculty of Law at UniDistance Suisse, explores these questions in her research.

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Nicolas Bueno Contributes to a UN Roadmap to Address Poverty Beyond Growth Nicolas Bueno, Professor of International and European Law at UniDistance Suisse, contributed to a United Nations initiative aimed at rethinking policies to combat poverty and inequality beyond economic growth.

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Dr Elisabeth Joller receives award for her dissertation Dr Elisabeth Joller, a postdoctoral researcher at the Faculty of Law of UniDistance Suisse and a member of Professor Nula Frei’s team, has been awarded the Professor Walther Hug Prize for her dissertation.

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Thierry Godel analyses recruitment for the Israeli army Professor Thierry Godel, an expert in criminal law, criminal procedure and military criminal law at UniDistance Suisse, contributed to an investigation by the Swiss newspaper Le Courrier on the recruitment of Swiss citizens for the Israeli army and the role of certain organisations operating in Switzerland.

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Deepfakes and Criminal Law: A Study Day Brings Together Researchers and Practitioners at UniDistance Suisse UniDistance Suisse organized the 2nd Valais Criminal Law Day on 19 June 2026, focusing on hyper-manipulated content (deepfakes). Around thirty specialists from French-speaking Swiss universities, the judiciary, and the cybersecurity field took part in this interdisciplinary meeting.

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Disinformation, AI, Platforms: Who Controls the Digital World? From instant communication to artificial intelligence, and the continuous flow of information, digital technology is profoundly transforming our society. This revolution comes with major risks, from disinformation to the loss of informational sovereignty. Thierry Godel, Professor of Criminal Law at UniDistance Suisse, analyzes the challenges and possible responses.

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Switzerland–United States Trade War: Insights from Prof. Nicolas Bueno in NZZ and SRF According to Nicolas Bueno, Professor of Law at UniDistance Suisse, Switzerland is lagging behind in tackling products derived from forced labor. As the United States threatens to impose new tariffs, this situation highlights growing legal and economic challenges.