Law giving army police powers delayed by referendum petition

Ljubljana, 28 October - Legislative amendments giving soldiers limited police powers to help police patrol the border will not take effect on Wednesday. A student radio station lodged a referendum motion that could delay implementation by several weeks or more, potentially causing problems for the government.

Ljubljana Defence Minister Roman Jakič visiting Slovenian troops in Afghanistan. Photo: STA

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Defence Minister Roman Jakič visiting Slovenian troops in Afghanistan.
Photo: STA

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