The Police Must Promptly Obtain and Secure Evidence Available Only for a Limited Time
The petitioner brought to the attention of the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (the Ombudsman) the police's handling of a hit-and-run traffic accident in which footage from a video surveillance system could have been crucial in identifying the perpetrator. The footage... more
The Ombudsman expects a criminal case involving domestic violence and serious bodily injury to be handled more expeditiously.
In November 2025, the petitioner drew the attention of the Ombudsman to the excessive length of a criminal case concerning the offences of serious bodily injury and domestic violence, which had been pending before the District Court in Nova Gorica since 2021. As the victim in the case,... more
No disability benefit during the most difficult period: A Case of Systemic Failures
The petitioner approached the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia regarding the lengthy procedure for obtaining a disability benefit from the ZPIZ. She submitted her application in March 2024, but it was not rejected until July 2025. Following her appeal, the initial... more
Failure to Issue a Receipt for the Seizure of Items from a Remand Prisoner
The complainant informed the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (the Ombudsman) about the conduct of prison officers at Koper Prison during a search of his room and the seizure of certain items. He alleged that he had not been issued a receipt for the seized items.... more
Pressure on the Energy Agency: A Test of the Rule of Law and a Risk to a Just Green Transition
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia examined several initiatives in which complainants raised concerns regarding increased costs resulting from changes to the methodology for calculating electricity network charges. While reviewing the individual initiatives, the... more
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