Govt Adopts Reform of Judicial Procedures

Ljubljana, 7 February - The government has adopted a law that would reform judicial procedures in a bid to speed them up. In a key change, a court of second instance would now be tasked with adjudicating on the whole case rather than just on the appeal.

Ljubljana Justice Minister Lovro Sturm outlines changes to the judicial procedure act at a press conference following the cabinet session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Justice Minister Lovro Sturm outlines changes to the judicial procedure act at a press conference following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Justice Minister Lovro Sturm outlines changes to the judicial procedure act at a press conference following the cabinet session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Justice Minister Lovro Sturm outlines changes to the judicial procedure act at a press conference following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana Justice Minister Lovro Sturm outlines changes to the judicial procedure act at a press conference following the cabinet session. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana
Justice Minister Lovro Sturm outlines changes to the judicial procedure act at a press conference following the cabinet session.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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