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In the introductory part of the paper, the author briefly explores the emergence of the first cryptocurrency (Bitcoin), which was initially devised for the purpose of securing easier transactions without intermediaries. Criminals soon realised that cryptocurrencies, due to their inherent characteristics, could provide them with anonymity. As other cryptocurrencies (altcoins) emerged, it was necessary to define their conceptual framework. While cryptocurrencies were initially used in illegal sales of narcotics, their application soon spread to a number of other criminal activities. In that context, the author first presents the reasons that led criminals to turn to cryptocurrencies in their financial transactions, and then explains the possible uses of cryptocurrencies in the commission of crime. The central part of the paper provides examples of criminal activities committed by using cryptocurrencies. It is reasonable to expect that, in the future, the use of cryptocurrencies will extend to other criminal activities, which are still unaffected by the trend that has existed for the last ten years.

A forensic interview is a step forward in preventing the secondary victimization of children in situations where they are witnesses to a criminal event. However, its implementation requires not only appropriate training of interviewers but also appropriate preparation for each individual case. The author first defines the concept of forensic interview with a child and explain its stages. In the second part of the paper, the author considers the normative bases for its introduction in the Republic of Serbia, and analyzes the forensic interviews conducted so far by the Social Welfare Center "St. Sava" in Niš.

The author deals with the case law of the European Court of Human Rights with regard to hate crimes. The paper presents and analyzes the Court judgments entailing the obligation to examine the existence of prejudice in the committed offenses, envisaged in Articles 2, 3 and 8 in conjunction with Article 14 of the Convention. The Court's case-law initially pertained to hate crimes committed by state authorities, but it subsequently evolved to cover hate crimes committed by individuals. At the end of the paper, the author presents a normative framework of hate crimes in the Republic of Serbia and points out to the shortcomings in the mode of incrimination, as well as to the problem of not applying the standards established by the Court in investigating the existence of possible prejudice in the committed crimes.

Common crime prevention measures have not yielded the expected results. It is important to examine the possibilities of using the latest achievements in crime prevention. One of the available options is digitalization. Starting from the definition of digitalization as the use of digital technologies to change the business model and provide new opportunities for generating income and value, the author emphasizes that digitalization can be used as a measure to prevent crime. In this regard, some solutions for preventing crime through digitalization are embodied in the use of digital currencies, digital identities and signatures, smart devices, and mobile applications. The author elaborates on each of these solutions, focusing on specific crime prevention measures and examples from different countries worldwide. It may help crime prevention experts perceive digitalization as a measure for reducing the volume of crime. If the benefits of digitalization are put into good use, we can expect that the volume of property-related crimes, violence-related crimes and traffic delinquency will drop in the forthcoming period. On the other hand, the implementation of these measures may give rise to the commission of Internet-related crimes, thus leading to the increase in computer crime.

Hate crimes have existed throughout human history. Although in recent decades many countries have criminalized this form of violent crime in their legislation, few countries pay special attention to prevention measures aimed at countering hate crimes. In this paper, the author will present the hate crime prevention programs launched in the countries that have advanced most in the creation and implementation of such prevention measures. The first two parts of the paper are dedicated to the analysis of special hate crime prevention programs focusing on the perpetrator, while the third part presents the programs focusing on the potential victims. The last part of the paper discusses the role of the media as the bearers of hate crime prevention programs.

Hate crimes have existed throughout human history. Although in recent decades many countries have criminalized this form of violent crime in their legislation, few countries pay special attention to prevention measures aimed at countering hate crimes. In this paper, the author will present the hate crime prevention programs launched in the countries that have advanced most in the creation and implementation of such prevention measures. The first two parts of the paper are dedicated to the analysis of special hate crime prevention programs focusing on the perpetrator, while the third part presents the programs focusing on the potential victims. The last part of the paper discusses the role of the media as the bearers of hate crime prevention programs. ; Zločin mržnje egzistira kroz celokupnu ljudsku istoriju. Iako su brojne zemlje u poslednjim decenijama da u svoja zakonodavstva inkriminišu ovaj oblik kriminaliteta nasilja, malo je država koje posebnu pažnju posvećuju merama prevencije zločina mržnje. Stoga će autor u radu predstaviti programe prevencije zemalja koje su najviše odmakle u njihovom kreiranju i implementaciji. Prva dva dela rada posvećena su analizi programa prevencije počinjenih zločina mržnje od strane izvršioca, dok je treči deo posvećan predstavljanju programa prevencije zločina mržnje putem rada sa potencijalnim žrtvama. Poslednji deo rada posvećen je medijima kao nosiocima programa prevencije zločina mržnje.

Domestic violence has existed in rudimentary forms of the family, and has persisted until today. It is considered as a manifestation of control and power over family members. Studies have shown that domestic violence leaves grave consequences for the bio-psychosocial condition of the victim, especially if it is a child victim. The European Court of Human Rights was still dealing with this issue, primarily in cases of violation of Article 8, where right to respect for private life stupulated. In addition, the Court dealt with domestic violence, when considering the violation of the right to life, the prohibition of torture, the prohibition of forced labor, the right to a fair trial, the right to an effective legal remedy, and the prohibition of discrimination. Violence in Serbia is a phenomenon, that is, according to statistics, continues to increase. Although in Serbia there is a legal framework for protection against domestic violence, but in the practice of the courts was observed mild penal policy. Inadequate coordination of state authorities in preventing and combating domestic violence, may lead to violation of the positive obligations under the Convention for the country, both in terms of protection of the right to life and the prohibition of torture, inhuman and degradingtreatment. A chronic disease of the judicial system of Serbia, excessive length of judicial proceedings, is directly contrary to the realization of the right to trial within a reasonable time, as well as the effectiveness of the legal remedies. The authors is dealing with relevant cases from the European Court, quoting and noting the conclusions of the judgment, which serve as support to national legislators, in order to create an adequate legal framework for effectiveaction in the case of identifying domestic violence, as well as sanctioning the perpetrators of this crime.

In the Republic of Serbia, there are more than thirty penitentiary institutions in which convicted offenders serve their prison sentences. These are prisons of different types: closed, semi-closed and open prisons. At the same time, convicts are not the only ones placed in prisons, but also other persons deprived of their liberty by law. Apart from offenders convicted for the commission of criminal offences, these penitentiary institutions also house other persons who are lawfully deprived of liberty under the law for the commission of a misdemeanour or for the failure to pay a fine or do community service. A common feature shared by all these categories of people is the liability for the committed offence but, depending on the specific type of liability, they are subject to different treatment in penal institutions. In such circumstances, penal institutions have to take relevant measures to maintain order and security in prisons.The paper explores a number of issues related to convicts and other inmates in prisons. The authors first focus on three different types of liability: criminal liability, disciplinary liability, and material liability, which clearly imply different treatments of convicts and inmates in the course of serving their term of imprisonment. Then, the authors address the problems of maintaining order and security in prisons. Generally speaking, the law that applies to persons serving their sentences in a penal institution is the Act on the Execution of Criminal Sanctions but, depending on the committed crime, they may also be subject to the Act on the Execution of Imprisonment for Organized Crime. Thus, the authors discuss the legal solutions pertaining to this subject matter as contained in both legislative acts.

In Serbia, there are several categories of persons deprived of their liberty, which for the time while they are in a penal institution have certain rights and obligations. Thus, in penal institutions, the sentence of imprisonment, which was pronounced in the criminal, as well as in the misdemeanor procedure, is served. The penalty of juvenile imprisonment shall be executed in the penitentiary institution for juveniles. The educational measure of referral to a correctional home is executed in a Juvenile Correctional Facility in Krusevac. In penitentiary institutions is also executed the punishment of supletory prison, as also as detention. For all persons is a common, and that is that they are deprived of their liberty, and their treatment while deprived of their liberty differ. The subject of the author's work is the work of persons deprived of their liberty, that is, their legal order in the Republic of Serbia. The aim of the work is to see how the legislator has regulated the working engagement of persons deprived of liberty, but also to see how the sub-legal acts further regulate this area. The current regulations governing the working engagement of persons deprived of their liberty will be critically analyzed.