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Written question asked by Baroness Whitaker (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 December 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Slovenia: Roma

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Slovenia about the human rights implications of the Šutar law for the Roma minority in that country, in particular with regard to warrantless home entry, expanded surveillance powers and military support for domestic policing.

Answer

UK officials discussed the recently passed Šutar Law, including human rights implications, with Slovenian government officials at the UK-Slovenia biannual Strategic Dialogue meeting on 25 November.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12184
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Armed forces Human rights Police Powers Surveillance Slovenia Roma
Link
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