IN THE MEDIA
In this section, we follow the media presence of researchers from the Institute of Criminology who use their knowledge to contribute to the understanding of current social issues. We publish their appearances, interviews and contributions in print and digital media, in podcasts, on the radio and in television programmes.
Dr. Lora Briški: “The rules of criminal procedure are the foundation of a fair society”
10. 3. 2026 Beletrina Digital, Zavrti znanost!: In the Zavrti znanost podcast, Dr Lora Briški discusses why criminal procedure is a cornerstone of justice and fairness. She also shares insights into her research and her work at the Institute of Criminology. Listen to...
Chatting with artificial intelligence is changing the relationship between humans and machines
3. 3. 2026 RTV SLO, Intelekta: AI systems often know quite a lot about their users – where they live, what they do, and what they are interested in. Chatbots are most commonly used for education and work, but increasingly they are also used to pass the time and reduce...
“We live in a time when the line between war and peace has blurred”
10. 2. 2026 Primorski dnevnik: “My proposal is very simple: we should stick to the rules we already have — the United Nations Charter, which says when the use of force is allowed. If these rules were followed, there would have been no preventive attack on Iran by the...
1on1: Renata Salecl
2. 2. 2026 1.program of TV Slovenia – Marcel: Why do so many people long for an authoritarian leader who would make decisions on their behalf? How is it that in today’s society rudeness has suddenly become the new normal? How does invisible rudeness transform society,...
“Youth crime often reflects deeper distress and harmful environments”
29. 1. 2026 Odmevi (TV SLO 1)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mojca M. Plesničar spoke on the TV programme Odmevi about the rise in peer violence and the ways in which the digital age and social media are creating new forms of violence and pressure on young people. She emphasized...
Slovenia Introduces a Systemic Juvenile Criminal Justice Framework
29. 1. 2026 Ljubljana - Radio Prvi (RTV SLO)In the latest episode of Ob osmih Dr. Mojca M. Plesničar discusses why swift intervention in cases involving juvenile offenders is crucial. She also examines how media coverage shapes perceptions of rising youth violence and...
Musk promised freedom, but gave tools for child abuse. Who will be held accountable?
10. 1. 2026 Svet24.siDirector of the Institute of Criminology prof. Dr. Aleš Završnik warned of the serious risks posed by the launch of generative artificial intelligence (Grok) without appropriate safeguards. In his opinion, this is not just about individual abuses,...
Domen Savič, Aleš Završnik, Simon Delakorda on digital surveillance
20. 10. 2025 1st program of Television Slovenia – MarcelToday, we live in a time when surveillance is intertwined with all aspects of our lives – from education to banks and insurance companies. Did you know that there are already almost 2000 public cameras in...
AirBeletrina podcast: comfort zone with Renato Salecl
19. 5. 2025 AirBeletrinaThe latest episode of the Comfort Zone podcast featured philosopher and theorist Prof. Dr. Renata Salecl, who spoke about the novel The Vegetarian by Han Kang. She described the book as "relatively light yet burdensome at the same time," as it...
Researcher Dr. Mojca M. Plesničar on the importance of decent living conditions in Slovenian prisons
31. 3. 2025 Tednik on RTV SLOThe construction of a state-of-the-art high-security prison in Dobrunje is nearing completion – completion is scheduled for the middle of the year. The new facility, worth 86.5 million euros, will have a significant impact on the situation...
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