August 7, 2025HistoryOpen Access

Penal Modernization in the Western Balkans: Continuities and Changes since the Nineteenth Century

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MAIN FINDING: The article reveals complex patterns of penal reform in the Western Balkans since the 19th century, challenging straightforward progress narratives.
KEY EVIDENCE: It highlights periods of adopting liberal penal elements and cycles of returning to older sanctioning methods throughout history.
APPROACH: The study uses a long-term perspective to analyze various political systems that influenced penal developments in the region.
SIGNIFICANCE: Understanding these historical penal changes provides insights into social control mechanisms in contemporary governance.

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This article explores penal reform changes in the Western Balkans, highlighting cycles of progress and regression in sanctioning methods.

Olga Kantokoski (2025) studied this question.

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