Slovenia

[SI] Freedom of Expression and Media in the Constitution

IRIS 2004-6:1/34

Jacqueline Krohn

Institute of European Media Law (EMR), Saarbrücken/Brussels

Freedom of expression and freedom of speech are protected by Article 39 para. 1 of the Slovenian Constitution of 23 December 1991 (last amended on 15 June 2004). Freedom of public appearance, of the press and other forms of public communication and expression are also guaranteed, along with freedom to collect, receive and disseminate information and opinions. In addition, Art. 39 para. 2 guarantees the right of citizens to obtain information of a public nature.

Art. 40 of the Constitution guarantees the right to correct published information which has damaged a right or interest of an individual, organisation or body, as well as the right of reply.