On 8 and 9 June 2022, Deputy Ombudsman Ivan Šelih and Robert Gačnik, an adviser to the Ombudsman, attended the 23rd Days of Criminal Justice and Security, the main scientific and professional conference in the field of security in Slovenia.

Periodic training of the Detective Chamber of the Republic of Slovenia (DeZRS) also took place as part of this event within the 4th Slovenian Days of Detective Services. The event participants were greeted by Deputy Ombudsman Ivan Šelih. "In the course of their activities, detectives may significantly encroach on human rights and freedoms, which is why the Ombudsman is also interested in the field of detective services. The Ombudsman does not have direct powers to supervise the work of detectives because they are not an authority in relation to which the Ombudsman holds powers. Supervision may only be carried out indirectly, through the supervision of the work of the competent authorities that carry out inspection over the implementation of the Private Detective Services Act (ZDD-1) and regulations issued on the basis thereof," he said.

Šelih also noted that the institution of the Ombudsman had constantly advocated for the systemic regulation of detective services to also ensure in this field consistent respect for legality, human rights and freedoms and the principles of the rule of law with emphasis on education, regular training of detectives and, of course, effective supervision. In the past, the Ombudsman particularly raised the issue of reimbursement of costs before the Court of Honour of the DeZRS. For this reason, last year the institution welcomed the adoption of the new Rules of Procedure before the Court of Honour of the DeZRS. Deputy Šelih expressed particular satisfaction with the Ombudsman's comments having been taken into account in the process of drafting these Rules. "It is also encouraging that in the recent cases processed by the Ombudsman (this year and last year) there have been no cases that would require our action in relation to the powers exercised by detectives," added Ivan Šelih, the Deputy Ombudsman.

He concluded his welcome speech by expressing the conviction that this year's discussions on topical issues and challenges in various fields of the provision of security, as well as detective services, will be useful for the work and development of the detective profession, which must be based on respect for human rights.