Professor Dragana Čvorović from Serbia delivered two well-attended lectures at the Faculty of Law Enforcement of the Ludovika University of Public Service as part of the Ludovika Scholars Program. Organised by the Department of Criminology, the two-day program gave students an opportunity to explore current issues in criminal procedure, international police and judicial cooperation, and the fight against serious crime from an international perspective.
The events, held on 13–14 October 2026, focused on practical aspects of international criminal cooperation and the particular features of the Serbian criminal justice system. They also provided an opportunity for students to compare different national legal systems and approaches to law enforcement.
On 13 October, Professor Čvorović led an interactive workshop entitled “Joint Investigation Teams and Serbia’s Cooperation with Other Countries”. The workshop examined the work of joint investigation teams and Serbia’s role in international criminal cooperation.
Particular attention was paid to combating cross-border crime, the importance of coordinating international investigations, and the practical challenges of cooperation between national authorities. The presentation was followed by a group exercise in which students worked in small teams to analyse a practical problem presented by the professor and propose possible solutions. The student who gave the best response received a copy of Professor Čvorović’s latest book.
The workshop was particularly relevant to students preparing for careers in law enforcement, as international cooperation has become an essential part of effective criminal investigations.
The program continued on 14 October with a public lecture entitled “Criminal Procedure Law in Serbia and the Fight Against the Most Serious Criminal Offences”. Professor Čvorović discussed the main features of Serbian criminal procedure law and the challenges involved in investigating and prosecuting serious criminal offences.
The lecture offered an insight into the Serbian criminal justice system and encouraged participants to consider Hungarian legal regulations and practices in a broader international context. These issues are particularly relevant to future law enforcement professionals, who are increasingly likely to encounter different forms of international cooperation during their careers.
Both events opened with welcoming remarks by Dr Tibor Kiss, Police Lieutenant Colonel, Associate Professor and Acting Head of the Department of Criminology, and Dr Szabolcs Mátyás, Police Lieutenant Colonel and Associate Professor.
The lectures attracted considerable interest from students, who actively participated in the discussions and asked questions following the presentations. Both events were conducted entirely in English, without interpretation, allowing students not only to develop their professional knowledge but also to practise their English communication skills and become more familiar with specialised legal and law enforcement terminology.
The events demonstrated the value of international academic cooperation in law enforcement education. Inviting lecturers and researchers from abroad allows students to gain a better understanding of different legal systems, professional practices and approaches to criminal justice, complementing the knowledge acquired during their studies in Hungary.
Professor Čvorović’s visit also contributed to the internationalisation efforts of the Department of Criminology by encouraging academic dialogue, the exchange of teaching experience and opportunities for future cooperation.
Text: Szabolcs Mátyás, Tibor Kiss
Photos: Pál Bodó, Szabolcs Mátyás