The European Network of National Human Rights institutions publishes its 2022 Report on the state of the rule of law in the European Union
The Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina has welcomed the publication of a report by the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) on the state of the rule of law in the European Union, which contains contributions from the national human rights institutions of the... more
As of 1 February this year, the deadline for filing an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights was reduced from six to four months
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia notes that, as of 1 February 2022, the deadline for filing an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) was reduced from six to four months. This follows from paragraphs four and three of Article 8 of Protocol... more
Ombudsman part of the preparation of a report on the gaps in human rights accountability at European borders
Using its experiences and findings, the Human Rights Ombudsman has taken part in the preparation of the new report by the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) on the gaps in human rights accountability at European borders. The report is expected to contribute to... more
Miha Horvat confirmed as the Deputy Ombudsman by the National Assembly
On 16 December 2021, the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia confirmed the proposal of the Election Committee for the appointment of the Deputy Human Rights Ombudsman. This term of office has been awarded to the recent deputy Miha Horvat, whose term of office ends on 29 March... more
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The Ombudsman advocates greater accessibility of the case law of the European Court of Human Rights in Slovenian
On the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the adoption of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (Convention), Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina highlights the importance of the observance of human rights under the Convention, which is one... more
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