Who we are

It’s nice that vacuum cleaners can be made user-friendly, but we think justice has a bit more urgency. That’s why we make it affordable, accessible, and easy to understand for everyone.

About us

HiiL (The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law) is a civil society organisation committed to people-centred justice. That means justice that is affordable, accessible and easy to understand. To make that transformation we must put people and the outcomes they need at the centre, not institutions and existing procedures. We aim that by 2030, 150 million people will be able to prevent or resolve their most pressing justice problems. We do this by stimulating innovation and scaling what works best. We are friendly rebels focused on concrete improvements in the lives of people. Data and evidence are central in all that we do. HiiL is an equal opportunity, international employer. We are based in the Netherlands, in the City of Peace and Justice, The Hague.

Our history

HiiL (pronounced “hill”) was founded in 2005 by small but impassioned group of individuals who felt that justice systems were falling short and losing pace in a rapidly changing world. Even as new buzzwords floated around – globalisation, increased interconnectedness, and the information technology revolution – a larger question remained: How does this accelerated change impact justice delivery? HiiL strives to address this challenge to meet people’s needs. 

Our strategy and annual reports

Our strategy document and annual reports provide more information about our mission, goals, organisation, partners, results, and financial details. We welcome you to read through these documents and reach out to us if you have any inquiries.

How are we organised?

HiiL is an international nonprofit social enterprise based in The Hague, Netherlands. More information about our diverse and ambitious team can be found here.

The Executive Board consists of Sam Muller (CEO) and Shekhar Pula (COO). Our Supervisory Board provides general oversight and counsel.

Do you want to make justice more user-friendly? Let’s work together!