Minister Says Situation in Prison System Not Alarming

Ljubljana, 20 August - Following a suicide of an inmate at Slovenia's most notorious prison, Dob, and the announcement that Dob inmates will sue the state over poor living conditions, Justice Minister Ales Zalar said on Thursday that the Slovenian prison system was not falling apart and that it functioning completely normally.

Ljubljana
Justice Minister Ales Zalar speaks to the press about the ministry's plans and future measures in the fight against white collar crime.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Justice Minister Ales Zalar speaks to the press about the ministry's plans and future measures in the fight against white collar crime.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Justice Minister Ales Zalar speaks to the press about the ministry's plans and future measures in the fight against white collar crime.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Justice Minister Ales Zalar speaks to the press about the ministry's plans and future measures in the fight against white collar crime.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Justice Minister Ales Zalar speaks to the press about the ministry's plans and future measures in the fight against white collar crime.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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