Differences in the treatment of people should not be based on which ministry the service provider falls under
The Ombudsman discussed the issue of payment of travel expenses to a person who is included in a training, work and care centre. The fact that two persons, with all other relevant circumstances being equal, are involved with the service provider on different legal grounds, should not be... more
Suitability of the premises for children's learning
The Ombudsman believes that a service that could otherwise be jeopardised due to the lack of adequate space may be provided in a less adequate space, especially if it is a temporary solution that should not become long-term or permanent. The numerous warnings of (not only) the Ombudsman... more
Prolonged decision-making by the Ministry
The complainant informed the Ombudsman that, in the context of exercising the right to child allowance, she had filed an application for legal remedy against the decision of the competent centre for social work in September 2022. A legal remedy has not yet been decided. The Ombudsman... more
Children with comparable needs must be enabled comparable use of rights
Po mnenju Varuha človekovih pravic Republike Slovenije bi bile kršene pravice iz 14. in 56. člena Ustave RS, če se eden od učencev zaradi zdravstvenih težav, za razliko od drugih učencev z enakimi težavami, ne bi mogel udeležiti šole v naravi, zgolj zaradi nejasnosti, kako bo financirana... more
Lengthy decision-making of a centre for social work
According to the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia, the principle of good governance from Article 3 of the Human Rights Ombudsman Act is violated when decision-makers do not decide on the parties' applications within the deadline set by the General Administrative... more