The Ministry of Justice has revoked the expert stamp of psychologist Slavomil Fischer following a series of questionable psychological evaluations, according to findings from late July. Fischer, a trained special educator also known for his involvement in the case of Andrej Babiš Jr. and the Kutná Hora sect, lost his professional credentials due to systematic flaws identified in his official reports. Ministry officials determined that Fischer adapted his assessments to favor the specific party that commissioned them, violating legal requirements for absolute impartiality.
Ministry Investigation Details Flawed Psychological Reports
Between 2021 and 2024, the Ministry of Justice received at least six complaints challenging Fischer’s impartiality and professional conduct as an expert witness. An internal review confirmed that Fischer tailored his evaluations to meet the expectations of his clients. Three of these complaints originated from parents who found themselves evaluated regarding their mental state without Fischer ever conducting a personal examination.
According to ministry officials, Fischer relied entirely on unilateral information provided by one parent while passing judgment on the personality and behavior of the other parent whom he had never seen. Defending his methodology during the inquiry, Fischer maintained that whenever he drew conclusions without sufficient evidence, those assertions constituted transparently labeled hypotheses. “Potential conclusions are derived from other documents if they are available,” Fischer stated during the review process, adding that he explicitly noted such sources or recorded solely his own personal opinion when evidence proved scarce. Ministry officials rejected this defense, ruling that an expert cannot operate in such a manner. Rather than issuing warnings or fines, officials revoked his stamp outright—a decision endorsed in July by then-Minister of Justice Eva Decroix (ODS), to whom Fischer subsequently submitted a formal appeal.
Did You Know? Slavomil Fischer gained public notoriety through his previous professional involvement in high-profile legal matters, including the case concerning Andrej Babiš Jr. and a controversial case involving a religious sect in Kutná Hora.
University Response to the Loss of Expert Credentials
Faculty leadership remained entirely unaware of the revoked credentials until media reports brought the disciplinary action to light. University spokesperson Jana Kasaničová stated that the dean summoned Fischer to discuss the matter.
Kasaničová announced that the university will soon launch an open selection process for a new department head, concluding Fischer’s tenure in that leadership role. Discussions regarding his continued teaching responsibilities remain ongoing with the dean of the faculty of education. However, the university maintains that Fischer’s departure from the head of the department operates independently of his undisclosed loss of credentials. “The change in the leadership of the department is handled separately through a selection process as part of the development of the workplace,” Kasaničová explained. Fischer declined to respond to inquiries regarding why he concealed the revocation of his expert status or whether he intends to remain at the institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Ministry of Justice revoke Slavomil Fischer’s expert stamp?
The ministry revoked his credentials after an investigation into at least six complaints filed between 2021 and 2024 revealed that he produced biased reports tailored to the parties who commissioned them, including assessing parents without examining them.
The university learned of the revocation only after public reports emerged.
What was Fischer’s defense during the ministry investigation?
Fischer argued that any conclusions made without sufficient evidence were clearly labeled as his own hypotheses or opinions derived from available secondary documents.
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