Benjamin Flander

Benjamin Flander, PhD, serves as Associate Professor of Law at the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security, University of Maribor, and holds an international supervisor position at the Deák Ferenc Doctoral School, University of Miskolc. Previously, he evaluated anti-corruption compliance for GRECO (2012-2016).

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Philosophy of Law, University of Ljubljana (2010)
• LL.M in Constitutional Law, University of Ljubljana (2003)
• Bachelor of Law, University of Ljubljana (1997)

Professor Flander's research integrates legal theory with practical justice applications, examining how philosophical frameworks shape constitutional protections in criminal contexts. His work critically analyzes police oversight mechanisms through lenses of postmodern legal theory and critical criminology, revealing tensions between state security mandates and human rights enforcement. This interdisciplinary approach connects abstract legal epistemology with tangible institutional accountability challenges.

He teaches foundational courses on legal systems, state organization, and human rights implementation within criminal justice frameworks. His scholarly output includes two books and multiple international publications addressing the intersection of legal philosophy, constitutional safeguards, and enforcement practices.