Slovenia's criminal law is primarily governed by the Criminal Code of Slovenia, replaced the previous criminal code from 1994. The Criminal Code covers a wide range of criminal offences, structured as follows: 1) General provisions; 2) Crimes Against Life and Body; 3) Crimes Against Freedom and Human Rights; 4) Crimes Against Property; 5) Crimes Against Public Order and Security; 6) Crimes Against Sexual Freedom and Integrity; 7) Crimes Against Family and Children; 8) Crimes Against Morality; 9) Economic and Environmental Crimes; 10) Crimes Against Public Health and Safety; 11) Crimes Against State Authority Offences; 12) Crimes Against International Law; 13) Criminal Liability of Legal Persons; 14) Sentencing and Penalties. As to environmental crimes, offenses involving environmental damage are included. Furthermore, Section 321 establishes that whoever, by force, threat or deception, prevents someone from doing what is necessary to avert a danger to environment shall be punished by imprisonment for up to two years. Provisions on noise pollution, radiation, waste disposal, hazardous substances and protection of habitats are laid down in Section 332. Section 333 concerns pollution of the sea and water from vessels; whereas Section 335 is devoted to pollution of drinking water. Specific provisions punish contamination of food or feed. As to animals and wildlife, the Code punishes torture of animals, illegal hunting and fishing, illegal handling of protected wild animal and plant species and production of harmful drugs for the treatment of animals.
Slovenia · 2008-06-04