Aims and scope The European Journal on Criminal Policy

and Research is a platform for discussion and information exchange on the crime problem in Europe. Every issue concentrates on one central topic in the criminal field, incorporating different angles and perspectives. The editorial policy is on an invitational basis. The journal is at the same time policy based and scientific, it is both informative and plural in its approach. The journal is of interest to researchera, policy makers and other parties that are involved in the crime problem in Europe. The European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research is published by Kugler Publications in cooperation with the Research and Documentation Centre of the Ministry of Justice in The Netherlands. The RDC is, independently from the Ministry, responsible for the contents of the journal. Each volume will contain four issues of about 120 pages