Justice minister not stepping down, says judges' pay will be addressed

Ljubljana, 5 January - Urged by judges to step down over the government's failure to implement a Constitutional Court decision on their pay, Justice Minister Dominika Švarc Pipan said on Friday the decision would be implemented, albeit with a delay. She invited judges to dialogue and said her potential resignation would not bring the matter any closer to a solution.

Ljubljana Justice Minister Dominika Švarc Pipan speaks to the press about topical issues. Photo: STA File photo

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Justice Minister Dominika Švarc Pipan speaks to the press about topical issues.
Photo: STA
File photo

Ljubljana Justice Minister Dominika Švarc Pipan speaks to the press about topical issues. Photo: STA

Ljubljana
Justice Minister Dominika Švarc Pipan speaks to the press about topical issues.
Photo: STA

Ljubljana Former Justice Minister Dominika Švarc Pipan. Photo: STA File photo

Ljubljana
Former Justice Minister Dominika Švarc Pipan.
Photo: STA
File photo

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