Parliament endorses harsher sentences for smugglers of migrants

Ljubljana, 16 June - The National Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday amending the penal code by imposing harsher penalties for persons organising illegal crossings of the border and for those helping illegal migrants reside in Slovenia. The amendment, proposed by the upper chamber of parliament, was passed in a 48:35 vote.

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The National Assembly.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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