Opposition Obstructs Session on Judges' Pay Referendum

Ljubljana, 5 October - The National Assembly interrupted on Monday a session on whether the Constitutional Court should review an opposition motion for a referendum on pay rise for judges after all opposition deputies walked out. They believe the chamber should discuss their referendum petition rather than the proposal for its constitutional review.

Ljubljana
The National Assembly in session over a petition for a referendum on judges' pay.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The opposition staging a walk-out as the National Assembly meets over their petition for a referendum on judges' pay.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly in session over a petition for a referendum on judges' pay.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The opposition staging a walk-out as the National Assembly meets over their petition for a referendum on judges' pay.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly in session over a petition for a referendum on judges' pay.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly in session over a petition for a referendum on judges' pay.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana, DZ.
Izredna seja DZ, na kateri so odločali, ali bodo zahtevo za razpis referenduma o sodniških plačah vložili v presojo ustavnemu sodišču.
Foto: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
The opposition staging a walk-out as the National Assembly meets over their petition for a referendum on judges' pay.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly in session over a petition for a referendum on judges' pay. Pictured: Zmago Jelincic of the opposition National Party (SNS).
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly in session over a petition for a referendum on judges' pay. Pictured: (bottom line, left to right) coalition deputies Cveta Zalokar Orazem (Zares), Anton Anderlic and Borut Sajovic (both LDS).
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly in session over a petition for a referendum on judges' pay. Pictured: Joze Tako (standing) of the opposition Democratic Party (SDS).
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The National Assembly in session over a petition for a referendum on judges' pay. Pictured: Public Administration Minister Irma Pavlinic Krebs (centre) and Justice Ministry State Secretary Bostjan Skrlec.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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