Last Change:

06/02/2025

Constitution of Slovenia with Amendments to 2016

Year: 1991

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Slovenia_2016
Description

The Constitution establishes the country's foundational legal and political structure. Article 48 outlines the right to asylum in Slovenia, stating that asylum will be granted to foreign nationals and stateless individuals who face persecution due to their commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms. 

Selected provisions
Constitution of Slovenia with Amendments to 2016 - Generic

Constitution of Slovenia with Amendments to 2016 - Generic

Article 48 - Asylum

Within the limits of the law, the right of asylum shall be recognised for foreign nationals and stateless persons who are subject to persecution for their commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms.