Failure to carry out extraordinary quality supervision
The Ombudsman found that, since the entry into force of the Healthcare Quality Act, individuals have been unable to access extraordinary quality supervision. This can be attributed to inadequate legislation which abolished the competences of the Medical Chamber of Slovenia while failing... more
Slow progress in resolving the situation on Delavska Street in Celje
In 2025, the Human Rights Ombudsman once again addressed the long-standing unresolved issue concerning the residents of Delavska Street regarding the protection of their right to a healthy living environment, which has been called into question due to the operations of a nearby company.... more
Unequal treatment of students taking general and vocational matriculation exams when it comes to access to exam documentation
Candidates taking the general and vocational matriculation exams are in an unequal position with regard to access to examination documentation, obtaining copies of documentation and the deadline for submitting an appeal. This could constitute a violation of Articles 14 and 22 of the... more
A simple question, a complex (non)response
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) identified a violation of the principle of good governance in the conduct of the Municipality of Maribor (MOM), specifically the office of the mayor of MOM and the MOM municipal administration. It took six inquiries and... more
MNVP and MKGP implemented the Ombudsman's recommendation by revising the sectoral regulation
The Ombudsman recommended that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning (MNVP) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food (MKGP) review the provisions of the sixth paragraph of Article 19 of the Water Act (ZV-1) and, on the basis of their own assessment, prepare an... more
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