New book
25.03.2026
Abstract: In 2009, a new type of protective measure was introduced into Czech law, intended as a criminal sanction for dangerous offenders who, due to a mental disorder, have committed a serious…
24.03.2026
Abstract: The study describes and analyzes the status and trends of recorded primary drug-related crime in the Czech Republic for the period 2017–2025. It draws on official crime statistics reported…
16.02.2026
Abstract: The first part of this study presents the results of an expert questionnaire survey focused on the issue of corruption and its use by organized crime groups. In this respect, it follows on…
News
In recent days, we have been deeply saddened by the unexpected news that PhDr. Miroslav Scheinost, the former director of IKSP, our colleague, and a truly remarkable person, has passed away.
04.06.2026
It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden passing on June 1, 2026, of PhDr. Miroslav Scheinost, a leading Czech criminologist and long-time director of the IKSP.
04.06.2026
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on the website of the Institute of Criminology and Social Prevention (IKSP), which is a research and analytical workplace in the field of criminology and criminal justice, established by the Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic.
The main aim of this website is to introduce the Institute and to make available to all interested parties the main results of its research activities. Therefore, you will find here information about our history and present, an overview of research tasks, research monographs and other professional publications published in our edition, as well as a summary of other publication results of our staff.