NGOs Submit Mass Objection to Slovak Justice Ministry's Whistleblower Law Amendment

Non-governmental organizations have submitted a collective objection to Slovakia's Ministry of Justice regarding a proposed amendment to the country's whistleblower protection law. The organizations warned that the amendment could in practice benefit organized crime groups. The Ministry of Justice recently stated it will evaluate all submitted comments after the public consultation period ends and will conduct dispute proceedings if necessary. The amendment concerns the legal framework for protecting individuals who cooperate with law enforcement by providing information about criminal activities, commonly known as "repentant" witnesses or collaborators.