Jurisdictions
- Germany
- Austria
- Liechtenstein
Comparative Legal Expertise
- Comparative public and constitutional law – administrative law, state and religion, security and counter-terrorism
- Comparative criminal and family law – criminal law, marriage law, inheritance and naming rights
- Comparative law and culture – intersections of law with arts, popular culture and fiction
Typical Comparative Questions
As a generalist, Johanna enjoys the challenge of engaging with a broad range of legal fields and presenting her comparative work in ways tailored to different audiences. Typical comparative questions she works on include:
- What position do states grant to religious communities?
- How are marriage contracts regulated with respect to procedure, content and recognition of foreign contracts?
- How do different electoral systems work, including in contexts such as the Eurovision Song Contest and popular culture?
Selected Studies and Expert Opinions
- Comparative Legal Study on Counterterrorism Measures, commissioned by the Swiss Federal Police (fedpol)
- Comparative Legal Study on Extraterritorial Criminal Liability, commissioned by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)
- Comparative Study on Banning Headscarves for Minors in Schools, commissioned by the Swiss Federal Office of Justice (FOJ)