Another example of multi-year decision-making on debt cancellation
A complainant contacted the Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) because of a lengthy decision-making process and rejection of a request to cancel debt in the amount of almost EUR 900. The Ombudsman concluded that the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal... more
Multi-year decision-making on debt cancellation is a violation of the principle of good governance
A complainant contacted the Ombudsman because of the calculation of rights from public funds and the lengthy decision-making by the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities on her application for debt cancellation. The Ombudsman concluded that the MDDSZ had... more
The Ombudsman refers to the competent authorities for consideration anonymous complaints that require urgent attention
In accordance with the Human Rights Ombudsman Act (ZVarCP), the Ombudsman does not deal with anonymous complaints, but if he finds that an issue needs attention and the anonymous matter could be dealt with by another competent authority, he transfers such complaints to it for... more
The Ombudsman welcomes the upgrading of the information system regarding the right to parental allowance
A complainant applied for parental allowance and at the same time also submitted a request to extend her temporary residence permit in Slovenia. The CSD rejected her request for parental allowance, even though the first paragraph of Article 64 of the Parental Protection and Family... more
When you are no longer able to stay at home, the state must ensure the conditions for your survival by providing appropriate services
According to the Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia, it is contrary to the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia, which within the framework of the welfare state guarantees the right to social protection, namely under the same conditions to all those who urgently... more