The Ministry of Culture violated the law in the selection of cultural projects and endangered the public interest in the field of culture
In connection with the consideration of a complaint regarding the management of public tender procedures for the selection of cultural projects, the Human Rights Ombudsman found that the Ministry of Culture does not allow applicants to actively participate in these procedures. As a... more
Due to the illegal actions of the ZPIZ and ZZZS, the complainant suffered harm
The Ombudsman was contacted by a self-employed woman who was receiving a partial ZPIZ benefit for half of her working time and sick leave for half of her working time. On 28 April 2023, her personal physician submitted a proposal for the complainant's disability retirement. An expert... more
Irregularities in charging for services and imposing disciplinary measures in a retirement home
A complaint contacted the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) and described controversial circumstances related to the charging of services in the private institution for senior citizens SeneCura Dom starejših občanov Maribor (SeneCura Retirement Home, Maribor).... more
(In)accessibility of the premises of the Government and individual ministries for persons with physical and sensory disabilities
At the end of the analysis of the accessibility of government and ministry premises for people with physical and sensory disabilities, the Ombudsman made findings that highlighted the lack of compliance with the legal requirements. Despite existing legislation and international... more
A more than nine-month delay in the MDDSZ responding to the application of a disability organisation
According to the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia, the response to an application which has taken more than nine months is not consistent with the principle of good management from Article 3 of the Ombudsman Act. However, after the Ombudsman's intervention, the Ministry... more
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