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Call for Accountability Over Negligent Handling of Exploited Workers Case
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Call for Accountability Over Negligent Handling of Exploited Workers Case

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The article criticizes Slovenian criminal investigators and prosecutors for their alleged negligence in a case involving exploited workers at SSI Schaefer.
  • It references a previous article highlighting the case and the lawyer's statement that investigators and prosecutors are untouchable despite their alleged negligence.
  • The author calls for accountability from those responsible for the "shameful" handling of the case, urging them to act according to law and conscience.

The author commends Novica Mihajloviฤ‡ for an insightful article concerning the SSI Schaefer case, which involves exploited workers and a political dispute between figures Stevanoviฤ‡ and Mesec. While acknowledging the public's resistance to Stevanoviฤ‡'s problematic political maneuvering, the author focuses on the core issue of worker exploitation, which Stevanoviฤ‡ allegedly attempted to instrumentalize for his own political aims.

criminal investigators and prosecutors are untouchable, even when proven to be negligent in their work

โ€” ล pela MesesnelThe lawyer for the exploited workers describes the perceived impunity of law enforcement officials.

The article touches upon the role of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, referencing a similar case from 2021 when Janez Cigler Kralj led the ministry. In that instance, the author filed a criminal complaint against subordinates for potentially criminal actions, but the case has stalled for over three and a half years due to resistance from the prosecution and courts.

Returning to the SSI Schaefer case, the author notes that the workers' lawyer, ล pela Mesesnel, faces even greater obstacles. Mesesnel is quoted stating that "criminal investigators and prosecutors are untouchable, even when proven to be negligent in their work." The article concludes with a journalist's "desperate" question: "Will anyone finally listen to her?"

Will anyone finally listen to her?

โ€” Journalist (implied)The journalist's question highlights the lack of action on the exploited workers' case.

The author echoes this sentiment, directly addressing those responsible for the "shameful" negligence of criminal investigators and prosecutors. The piece poses a pointed question: "Will you finally do what the law and your conscience (if you still have one) demand of you in this shameful affair?"

Will you finally do what the law and your conscience (if you still have one) demand of you in this shameful affair?

โ€” Matevลพ KrivicThe author calls for accountability from negligent investigators and prosecutors.
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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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