You can complain to the Ombudsman if you believe that your human rights have been violated by Slovenian state officials or institutions.
However, there are some conditions which you have to take into account before submitting a complaint:
The Ombudsman cannot investigate cases which do not directly relate to human rights.
example The Ombudsman cannot investigate your application if your complaint is that the parliament has not adopted a certain law, or you believe that another private individual has damaged your good reputation.
The Ombudsman cannot investigate the decisions or actions of government agencies from other countries, international organizations or private individuals who do not represent Slovenian state agencies.
You cannot complain about a violation of another person’s human rights, unless you have a right to represent that person.
example You can complain about the violation of another person’s human rights if you have been granted the power of attorney allowing you to do that or if you have a legal right to represent that person. For example, if you are a parent of a minor or you their a legal guardian.
The Ombudsman cannot investigate a potential violation of your rights if you haven't first tried to resolve the problem using all the usual complaint mechanisms that are available. Therefore, you should first complain to the institution that violated your right or to the institution that oversees the work of that institution, or make use of other possible remedies.
example If you believe that in your trial the judge is not impartial or independent, you must first request his/her withdrawal from the case. If the judge refuses the withdrawal, you must complain about this in your appeal to the higher court. Only if your appeal is rejected you can complain to the Ombudsman.