President Urges Parliament Not to Rush with Penal Code

Ljubljana/Ajdovščina, 15 April - President Danilo Tuerk called Tuesday on the parliament not to rush with the adoption of the new penal code, saying that a discussion at the expert and general levels was needed and conclusions considered before the code is confirmed. Justice Minister Lovro Sturm responded by saying that Tuerk surely meant well.

Ljubljana President Danilo Tuerk speaking at a ceremony marking the Ljubljana Faculty of Law day. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
President Danilo Tuerk speaking at a ceremony marking the Ljubljana Faculty of Law day.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana President Danilo Tuerk speaking at a ceremony marking the Ljubljana Faculty of Law day. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
President Danilo Tuerk speaking at a ceremony marking the Ljubljana Faculty of Law day.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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