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
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
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