This conference will be historic: the «Kovalyov readings 2020» will be held with the participation of the International Society of Criminology

We are honored and pleased to announce the collaboration between the International Society of Criminology (ISC/SIC) and the Organizing Committee of the Conference of «Kovalyov Readings» to organize it on February 13-14, 2020. This collaboration is part of the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the ISC.

In October, the president of the International Society of Criminology, Professor Emilio Viano, met with Denis Puchkov and Ivan Kozachenko at the XIX World Congress of Criminology in Doha, Qatar. Professor Viano appreciated the significance of the «Kovalyov Readings» conference for global legal education and confirmed his participation as a plenary speaker.

The International Society of Criminology has a long history. It was founded in Rome, Italy in 1937. Today it is the only worldwide organization in the field of criminology and criminal justice. The World Congresses of Criminology have been held under its auspices since 1938.

The International Society of Criminology is a non-governmental organization. Its members are academics, professionals and students in Criminology, Law, Victimology, Forensic Sciences and others. Many of its members occupy senior positions in their countries and in international institutions. The ISC enjoys advisory status at the United Nations and works with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, especially its Education for Justice Program.

The ISC supports crime research and contributes to crime prevention. Its activities focus on both scientific and practical issues. Professor Emilio Viano was elected President of the ISC in 2014. In 2019, he was re-elected until 2024. Beside criminology, Professor Viano is an expert in victimology, cybercrime and transnational crime. He is also a member of the board of directors of the International Association of Penal Law, the International Society of Social Defense and the Global Forum of Law, Justice and Development (World Bank).

The participation of the International Society of Criminology in the organization of the Kovalyov Readings is of historical significance. The Organizing Committee of the Сonference thanks the International Society of Criminology and personally Professor Dr. Emilio Viano. We are confident that this event is going to be historic and we are inviting you to be part of History with us! Join us! Register now!