Proposal for a Law on the Jump: Reform of the SDT and a new court

The central objective of the legislative proposal is to establish a cohesive framework by linking the competencies of several key legal institutions within Slovenia. Specifically, the bill aims to integrate the National Investigation Office (NPU), the Specialized Prosecution Office for Combating Corruption and Organized Crime, and the Specialized Court of the Republic of Slovenia at the legislative level. Furthermore, the goal emphasizes mandating cooperation among these bodies with other relevant agencies, including the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (KPK), as detailed within the proposed legislation.

A significant component of the reform involves restructuring the prosecution service. Under the new framework, the Specialized State Prosecution (SDT), which currently handles the most complex criminal cases, is slated to be renamed the Specialized Prosecution for Combating Corruption and Organized Crime. Beyond this name change, the proposal mandates a comprehensive redefinition of the catalogue of criminal offenses under its purview.

The legislation also introduces substantial changes regarding the management of state prosecutors. The proposal revises individual competencies pertaining to the opening of vacancies, the appointment process, and the performance evaluation of State Prosecutors. The resulting structure envisions a modernized judicial and prosecutorial system, with the establishment of new procedural guidelines governing the specialized court.

Overall, the bill seeks to streamline jurisdiction and enhance inter-agency cooperation to strengthen efforts against high-level corruption and organized crime.

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