Ombudswoman to Issue Special Report on the Human Rights of Older Persons
Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter is preparing a special report on the state of human rights and discrimination against older persons, set to be submitted to the Croatian Parliament…
Comments on the Draft Proposal of the Lobbying Act
For the first time, lobbying in Croatia is set to become a legally regulated activity – following a public consultation on the Draft Proposal of the Lobbying Act…
Disciplinary Measures for Remand Prisoners Need to Be More Clearly Regulated
At the end of July, Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter proposed to the Ministry of Justice and Public Administration an amendment to Article 140 of the Criminal Procedure Act…
Call for Expressions of Interest for Transfer to the Office of the Ombudswoman
The Ombudswoman invites interested civil servants, employees of state administration bodies, local and regional self-government units, as well as employees from public services, to express their interest in…
The National Allowance for Older Persons Should Be Further Increased and Adjusted Twice a Year
Amendments to the Act on the National Allowance for Older Persons are currently being prepared. This allowance, introduced in 2021, serves as a form of support for the…
Forest Act: A Careful Approach to Increasing Investment
Improving the system of protection for forests and forest land strengthens the protection of the human right to a healthy life and a healthy environment, as guaranteed by…
A “Law on Laws” in Preparation – Crucial for the Rule of Law
The Croatian Parliament will soon debate the Draft Proposal of the Act on Better Regulation Policy Instruments. This law presents an opportunity to improve the quality of legislation…
Genocide against the Roma Insufficiently Explored and Largely Neglected
On 11 and 12 September 2023, the Second International Conference on Genocide against Roma was held in Zagreb, with a focus on combating denial and distortion of information…
First Law on the Work of Debt Collection Agencies Expected Soon
Croatia is expected to soon adopt its first law regulating the work of debt collection agencies. The adoption of this law has been a recommendation in several annual…
What Problems are Most Frequently Reported by Foreign Workers in Croatia?
Many families in Croatia have a member who has worked or currently works abroad. Numerous men and women have been making that choice for decades for various reasons,…