On 28 November 2025, a presentation was held for the monograph Wartime Crisis Mode: The Impact of Russia’s Aggression on the System of Social Control in Ukraine (Crime, Institutes, and Trust in Criminal Justice). This is the first comprehensive study analysing the impact of Russian aggression on criminal justice, crime, and trust in law enforcement…
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Call for Papers: Wartime Crisis Mode: Crime, Justice and Social Control in Armed Conflicts in Europe
Call for Papers Wartime Crisis Mode: Crime, Justice and Social Control in Armed Conflicts in Europe Edited by Dr. Dmytro Yagunov, Prof. Dr. Rita Haverkamp and Dr. Tetiana Melnychuk Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen Endowed Professorship of Crime Prevention and Risk Management Supported by the Philipp Schwartz Initiative of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation About the…
Dmytro Yagunov: Crime in Ukraine: Trends, Structure and Transformations (January–October 2025)
1. Introduction 1.1. Research Context and Methodology Ukraine’s criminal justice system in 2025 operates under extraordinary strain due to Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion. The fourth year of war has driven profound structural shifts in crime patterns that extend well beyond statistical fluctuations. 1.2. Overview of the Reporting Period Between January and October 2025, overall crime…
Thomas Black: The future of Drones is Policing, Not Delivering Packages
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration proposed a rule change in August to open the skies to more drone flights beyond the sight of operators, seeking to replace the current cumbersome system of case-by-case authorization for such long-range use. This theoretically will allow more retailers and restaurants to deliver goods and food by drone. The problem…
Wartime Crisis Mode: The Impact of Russia’s Aggression on the System of Social Control in Ukraine. Presentation of the Monograph
On 28 November 2025, there will be a presentation of the monograph “Wartime Crisis Mode: The Impact of Russia’s Aggression on the System of Social Control in Ukraine (Crime, Institutes, and Trust in Criminal Justice)” We cordially invite all experts in the fields of criminal law, criminology, sociology, political science, and other areas and disciplines…
Dmytro Yagunov: Benefits of Scenario Based Training for Law Enforcement
1. Improved decision-making Officers learn to quickly assess situations, identify threats, and choose appropriate responses under pressure. 2. Focus of enhanced communication skills Scenario training allows officers to practice verbal de-escalation, active listening, and clear communication with suspects and the public. 3. Refined tactical skills Officers can practice using force appropriately, employing defensive tactics, and…
Ramy El-Kady: Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Law
The world is on the cusp of entering a new era of artificial intelligence, and it has become necessary to develop laws. Artificial intelligence is one of the most critical topics for criminal law jurists, given that there is a need to establish legal rules commensurate with the nature of this technology that is expected…
Joe Burton, Ardi Janjeva, Simon Moseley: AI and Serious Online Crime
This report presents the findings of a CETaS research project on the role of AI in serious online criminality. The aim of the report is to provide an evidence-based understanding of how the proliferation of AI systems is reshaping the landscape of serious online criminality. This research aims to equip policymakers and security practitioners to…