Warnings of the Ombudsman regarding the Draft Act on Urgent Measures to Ensure Public Safety (Šutar's Law)
The Human Rights Ombudsman (Ombudsman) warns that extensive and substantively sensitive changes such as those brought by the Draft Act on Urgent Measures to Ensure Public Safety are not appropriate for adoption through an urgent procedure without adequate public debate and, above all,... more
Children's advocates at an expert consultation on self-care in light of caring for children
"Self-care is one of the fundamental components of the professional identity of an advocate who works with vulnerable groups of children. This work requires a high level of emotional involvement, empathy, and presence, and at the same time involves dealing with the pain, trauma, and... more
SEE NPM Network meeting in Montenegro on forced hospitalisation in (pre)criminal and civil proceedings
The SEE NPM Network met in Podgorica, Montenegro, on 5 and 6 November 2025. The focus of the meeting of the network members was on the findings of the NPMs in individual countries regarding involuntary hospitalisation in (pre)criminal and civil proceedings. The event was organised by the... more
Strengthening NHRIs in the region by training colleagues from Montenegro
A delegation of representatives of the Ombudsman institution from Montenegro is currently visiting the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman), where they are participating in a multi-day professional training course in Ljubljana. The purpose of the visit is to... more
Ombudsman meets with Minister and patient rights representatives to discuss staffing issues, nursing hospitals, and poor oversight in healthcare
"The realisation of the constitutionally guaranteed right to healthcare for all residents of Slovenia is the foundation of the nation’s health. Unfortunately, this right is being violated increasingly often – both for individuals and at the systemic level," said Deputy Ombudsman Dr.... more
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