Contentious provisions in foreigners act annulled
The Constitutional Court has annulled part of the controversial amendments passed in January 2017 that define a special temporary regime on the border in the event of mass migration. The court believes that the changes violate Article 18 of the Constitution, which guarantees the... more
UN high commissioner and ombudsman discuss human rights challenges
Slovenia's Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina has met UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, who is attending the Bled Strategic Forum (BSF). The pair discussed challenges in protecting human rights, with Bachelet also attending the ombudsman's council meeting.... more
Human Rights Day accompanied by calls for respect for human rights
Participates in a debate hosted by the human rights ombudsman voiced concern about the respect and protection of human rights around the world on Monday, the Human Rights Day. Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer said that the biggest challenge of European human rights ombudsmen was to preserve... more
Outgoing ombudsman says more should be done to protect human rights
Human Rights Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer hosted a reception for senior Slovenian officials, the diplomatic corps, members of the civil society, and representatives of national and religious communities on Friday, ahead of Human Rights Day, observed on 10 December.Nussdorfer, whose term... more
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