Study Visit of the Slovak NPM to Slovenia
Between 24 and 28 November 2025, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia hosted a study visit by the Slovak delegation of the National Preventive Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture (NPM). The visit was intended to facilitate the exchange of best practices,... 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
Ombudsman: The relocation of Hrastovec Institution residents to new units is an important step towards respecting human dignity
The Special Social Welfare Institution (SVZ) Hrastovec held a ceremony to open new secure units on Wednesday, 24 September. Forty-eight residents from the castle building will move into the modernly furnished living facilities by the end of the year. Deputy Ombudsman Ivan Šelih, who is... more
With a delegation from the French Ministry of Justice on the care of minors in Slovenian juvenile law
Representatives of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia hosted three experts in the field of juvenile law from France, who are in Slovenia on a study visit on legislation in the field of juvenile delinquency and victims of crime. The French guests are visiting Slovenia to gain... more
Caring for the mental health of residents as a form of torture prevention
The United Nations General Assembly declared 26 June as the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture to express solidarity with all those who have been victims of this grave violation of human rights. Torture is recognised in international law as one of the worst acts, aimed at... more
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