The Responsiveness of the Slovenian Water Agency Still Remains a Problem
Direkcija Republike Slovenije za vode (DRSV) je kršila načelo dobrega upravljanja, saj se na pobudnikove dopise, ki jih je nanjo v obdobju od novembra 2023 do junija 2024 naslovil, ni odzvala. Pobudniku je sicer telefonsko podala ustna pojasnila in napovedala tudi pisni odgovor, vendar... more
Repeated Discrepancy of the Definition of Disability with International Standards
The proposal of the Act Amending the Pension and Disability Insurance Act (ZPIZ-20), prepared by the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities (MDDSZ), does not foresee a change in the definition of disability. Since the Human Rights Ombudsman has been alerting... more
Inspection Proceedings Exceeding Twelve Years Failed to Achieve a Satisfactory Outcome
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) found the conduct of the Intermunicipal Inspectorate and Constabulary of Zasavje to be in breach of the principle of good administration and that the Inspectorate had caused undue delay in proceedings. The Inspectorate... more
Arbitrary reduction of noise protection in the Municipality of Novo Mesto
According to the assessment of the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman), by adopting an amendment to the ordinance that, among other things, regulates the extension of the operating hours of catering establishments, the Municipality of Novo Mesto violated... more
Prolonged decision-making on the right to assistance and care allowance
The Ombudsman found a violation of the principle of good administration due to the lengthy decision-making process of the Pension and Disability Insurance Institute of Slovenia on the complainant's request for recognition of the right to assistance and care allowance. ... more