PUBLIC ADVOCACY

We strive to promote the fundamental human rights, the principle of equality and non-discrimination in practice, to contribute to transparent decision-making and enforcement of rights in these areas, and to encourage public involvement in the decision-making processes.

 

Also, we endeavour to raise public legal awareness, develop people’s abilities to solve simple legal problems without the need for legal assistance from professionals, and to participate in decision-making on public affairs. We help people to actively and independently exercise their rights on equal terms with public authorities.

 

Concrete examples of defending citizens’ and public interests:

 

Public disclosure of the privatisation agreement of the Slovak Telecommunications company

• OaD: State Must Disclose Information without Excuses
• Court: Decision on Non-disclosure of the Slovak Telecommunications Sale Agreement is Unlawful

 

Amendments to the Terms of Transport of the Slovak Lines bus operator

• Slovak Lines to Make Travels for People with Disabilities Easier

 

Right of the public to participate in decision-making procedures (petition to the European Commission)

• State in conflict with EU Regulations on Public Participation in Decision-making on Environmental Issues
• Slovakia a Warning Example of Violation of Public Rights
• European Commission Takes Action against Slovakia for Violation of Public Rights