Legal Knowledge & Regulation Research

An independent, non-profit research foundation dedicated to the systematic study of legal knowledge, statutory regulation, and public law systems.

Methodological Approach

RAS Foundation Netherlands applies a normative–structural legal research methodology.

RAS Foundation Netherlands adopts a normative–structural legal research methodology to ensure systematic, transparent, and verifiable analysis of legal materials. This approach emphasizes a clear separation between legal texts, interpretation, and practical application, supported by article- and paragraph-level mapping.

Methodology & Approach

  • 001

    Clear separation between legal text, explanation, and application

  • 002

    Article- and paragraph-level mapping

  • 003

    Alignment with principles of legal hierarchy

  • 004

    Emphasis on clarity, consistency, and reproducibility

Output

  • Non-profit and non-political

    001

  • Independent from commercial entities

    002

  • No involvement in litigation, lobbying, or policy advocacy

    003

  • Commitment to academic integrity and transparency

    004

Disclaimer

All materials published by RAS Foundation Netherlands are intended solely for research, educational, and institutional learning purposes and do not constitute legal advice or legal opinions.

Legal Knowledge & Regulation Research

An independent, non-profit research foundation dedicated to the systematic study of legal knowledge, statutory regulation, and public law systems.

Methodological Approach

RAS Foundation Netherlands applies a normative–structural legal research methodology.

RAS Foundation Netherlands adopts a normative–structural legal research methodology to ensure systematic, transparent, and verifiable analysis of legal materials. This approach emphasizes a clear separation between legal texts, interpretation, and practical application, supported by article- and paragraph-level mapping.

Methodology & Approach

  • Clear separation between legal text, explanation, and application

    001

  • Article- and paragraph-level mapping

    002

  • Alignment with principles of legal hierarchy

    003

  • Emphasis on clarity, consistency, and reproducibility

    004

Output

  • Non-profit and non-political

    001

  • Independent from commercial entities

    002

  • No involvement in litigation, lobbying, or policy advocacy

    003

  • Commitment to academic integrity and transparency

    004

Disclaimer

All materials published by RAS Foundation Netherlands are intended solely for research, educational, and institutional learning purposes and do not constitute legal advice or legal opinions.