Fines for coronavirus violations were subsequently classified as unconstitutional in Slovenia.
Parliament decided on September 20, 2023 to repay the fines.
According to media reports, Social Democrat Justice
Minister Dominika Schwarz-Pipan said at a parliamentary hearing
I am confident that by passing the law, the state will
in some way assume moral responsibility and make amends
for the injustice done to citizens through the abuse of criminal law and
unconstitutional and excessive interference with human rights.
She added: "May this be a lesson to us all so that nothing like this ever happens again.
Pipan hopes that the adopted draft will restore
people's trust in the rule of law.
This step has yet to be taken in Germany and other countries.
Instead of apologies and compensation, there are still trials and imprisonments of people for whom the common good was more important than misguided obedience.