Wide-ranging justice system reform planned

Ljubljana, 5 July - The Slovenian justice system faces significant changes in the coming months according to a package of reform bills unveiled by the Justice Ministry on Tuesday that will grant judges greater independence but also subject them to greater scrutiny, reform the State Solicitor's Office, and introduce class action lawsuits.

Ljubljana Justice Minister Goran Klemenčič (centre) presents to the press a judicial reform Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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Justice Minister Goran Klemenčič (centre) presents to the press a judicial reform
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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