Prisoners May Be Asked to Contribute Towards Accommodation

Dob, 7 March - The ministry plans to propose legislation to make prisoners partly pay for their accommodation while doing time, as part of a complete overhaul of the prison system, Justice Minister Senko Pličanič told the press on Friday.

Dob Dob prison facilities Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

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Dob prison facilities
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Dob Head of Prison Administration Dušan Valentinčič talks to the press after Pličanič's visit. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

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Head of Prison Administration Dušan Valentinčič talks to the press after Pličanič's visit.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Dob The government appoints Jože Podržaj boss of the National Prison Administration for five years. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA File photo

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The government appoints Jože Podržaj boss of the National Prison Administration for five years.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA
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Dob Justice Minister Senko Pličanič (pictured) visits Dob prison facilities. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

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Justice Minister Senko Pličanič (pictured) visits Dob prison facilities.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Justice Minister Senko Pličanič (centre), head of the Dob prison facilities Jože Podržaj (right) and Prison Administration head Dušan Valentinčič (left) talk to the press after a visit to the Dob prison facilities. Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

Justice Minister Senko Pličanič (centre), head of the Dob prison facilities Jože Podržaj (right) and Prison Administration head Dušan Valentinčič (left) talk to the press after a visit to the Dob prison facilities.
Photo: Rasto Božič/STA

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