The court's delay in serving the statute of limitations decision resulted in an unlawful deprivation of liberty
A complainant claimed that he was serving a prison sentence, the execution of which had already been suspended due to the statute of limitations. The Ombudsman conducted inquiries with URSIKS and the competent court. He found that the execution of the sentence had indeed been suspended... more
Difficulties in placing a child in a vocational institution when a measure of a more permanent nature is imposed
The lack of capacity in professional centres that operate on the basis of the Act on the Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioural Problems and Disorders in Upbringing and Education should not be a reason for the state to abandon its duty to ensure the greatest... more
Judicial police officers during medical examinations of imprisoned persons and handling of medical documentation
The medical treatment of incarcerated persons is important, as every individual has the right to dignified treatment and health care. In doing so, it is also necessary to ensure adequate protection of personal rights and privacy and to maintain the confidentiality of medical data. In... more
Foreigners who cannot be deported from the country must be guaranteed access to social welfare services
Varuh je obravnaval pobudo tujca, ki je zaradi starosti in zdravstvenih razlogov potreboval nastanitev v socialnovarstvenem zavodu (domu za starejše). Ker gre za posameznika brez dohodkov in premoženja, je bilo navedeno možno le prek financiranja iz javnih sredstev, česar pa mu zaradi... more
Difficult Access to Outdoors for a Detainee with Movement Impairments
The Constitution guarantees everyone respect for human personality and dignity, even during deprivation of liberty and execution of penalties (Article 23 of the Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia). This also includes accommodation adapted to their potential restrictions, and... more
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