Information Pack for British Prisonersin Slovenia

Author British Embassy SloveniaDate 2 September 2020

ContentsINTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................. . 4

WHO CAN HELP? .................................................................................................................................... 4ABOUT THE BRITISH EMBASSY IN SLOVENIA ............................................................................................ 4WHO IS THE CONSULAR REPRESENTATIVES? ........................................................................................... 4CONTACT INFORMATION: ........................................................................................................................ 4

FIRST STEPS ..................................................................................................................................................... . 5WHO WILL KNOW THAT I HAVE BEEN DETAINED? ....................................................................................... 5WHAT WILL MY FAMILY BE TOLD?............................................................................................................. 5WHAT WILL THE CONSULATE DO? ........................................................................................................... 5WOULD I HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD IN THE UK? ...................................................................................... 5

VISITS .................................................................................................................................................................. . 6HOW DO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARRANGE A VISIT? ............................................................................... 6HOW MANY VISITS AM I ALLOWED? .......................................................................................................... 6CONSULAR VISITS .................................................................................................................................. 6WHAT CAN VISITORS BRING?................................................................................................................... 6

PRISON CONDITIONS/SERVICES.................................................................................................................. 7

ARRIVAL AT POLICE STATION ................................................................................................................... 7ARRIVAL AT THE PRISON ......................................................................................................................... 7GENERAL PRISON CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................ 7HOW CAN I RECEIVE MONEY?.................................................................................................................. 8CAN I WORK OR STUDY IN PRISON? ......................................................................................................... 8CAN I RECEIVE MEDICAL AND DENTAL TREATMENT?.................................................................................. 8FOOD AND DIET ..................................................................................................................................... 8MAIL/PARCELS....................................................................................................................................... 9CAN I MAKE PHONE CALLS? .................................................................................................................... 9LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT ................................................................................................................ 9DRUGS .................................................................................................................................................. 9HOW CAN I MAKE A COMPLAINT ABOUT MISTREATMENT? ........................................................................... 9

THE SLOVENIAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM ......................................................................................................... 10

IS THE SYSTEM THE SAME AS THE UK? .................................................................................................. 10WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN WHEN I AM ARRESTED? ..................................................................................... 10FOR HOW LONG CAN I BE REMANDED IN CUSTODY? ................................................................................ 10WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I AM CHARGED? ................................................................................................. 11WHAT PROVISION IS THERE FOR BAIL?................................................................................................... 11WHAT KIND OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE? .................................................................................. 11WHAT HAPPENS AT THE TRIAL? ............................................................................................................. 11SENTENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 11HOW CAN APPEALS BE MADE?............................................................................................................... 11WHAT PROVISION IS THERE FOR REDUCTION OF SENTENCE (REMISSION) E.G. FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR? ..... 11WHAT PROVISION IS THERE FOR EARLY RELEASE E.G. ON PAROLE?......................................................... 12WHAT PROVISION IS THERE FOR CLEMENCY OR PARDON?....................................................................... 12WHAT ABOUT ANY FINANCIAL PENALTIES?.............................................................................................. 12IS TRANSFER TO ANOTHER PRISON WITHIN SLOVENIA POSSIBLE? ............................................................ 12IS TRANSFER TO THE UK A POSSIBILITY? ............................................................................................... 12WHAT ARE THE PROCEDURES FOR RELEASE AND DEPORTATION? ........................................................... 13

PRISONERS ABROAD .................................................................................................................................... 14

GLOSSARY OF TERMS .................................................................................................................................. 15

ANNEX A - OPTIONS TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO BRITISH NATIONALS OVERSEAS VIA THE FOREIGN,COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE ..................................................................................................................... 18ANNEX B: LIST OF LAWYERS AND TRANSLATORS IN SLOVENIA ................................................................ 20ANNEX C: FCDO LEAFLET: IN PRISON ABROAD ........................................................................................ 20ANNEX D: FCDO LEAFLET: TRANSFERS HOME FOR PRISONERS ABROAD ................................................... 20ANNEX E: PRISONERS ABROAD AUTHORISATION FORM ........................................................................... 20ANNEX F: PRISONERS ABROAD FAMILY CONTACT FORM.......................................................................... 20ANNEX G: PRISONERS ABOARD CFF FORM ........................................................................................... 20ANNEX H: FAIR TRIALS INTERNATIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE AND LEAFLETS ................................................. 20

DISCLAIMER .................................................................................................................................................... . 21

INTRODUCTION

Who can help?

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO):

The FCDO is represented overseas by its Embassies and Consulates (High Commissions in Commonwealth Countries). Both employ consular officers, and one of their duties is to provide help and advice to any British National who gets into difficulty in a foreign country.

About the British Embassy in Slovenia

We are impartial; we are not here to judge you. We aim to make sure that you are treated properly and fairly in accordance with local regulations, and that you are treated no less favourably than other prisoners.

We can answer questions about your welfare and about prison regulations but you must ask your lawyer or the court about legal matters. The attached list of lawyers is provided by the British Embassy for your convenience, but neither Her Majesty’s Government, nor any official of the Consulate, take any responsibility for the competence or probity of any firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given.

We cannot get you out of prison, pay fines or stand bail or interfere with local judicial procedures to get you out of prison nor secure you an earlier trial date; we cannot investigate a crime.

We have tried to make sure that the information in this booklet is accurate and up to date, but the British Embassy cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information. If in doubt contact a lawyer.

Who is the Consular representatives?

Nina Koren Sersen, Pro-Consul Email: Consular. Enq uir iesLj ublj ana@FCDO .g ov. uk

Contact information:

BRITISH CONSULATE British EmbassyTrg Republike 311000 LjubljanaSloveniaTel: +386 1 200 3910Consu l a r. E n q u i r i esL j ub lj ana @ FCDO . g o v . u k ww w . g o v . u k / g o v e r n m en t / w o r l d / s l o v en i a

Embassy working hours: Mon to Fridays from 08:00 to 16:00

Consular meetings arranged by appointment only.Consular services in Slovenia are overseen by the regional Consul, Mr Paul Clark, who can be contacted through the Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria.

FIRST STEPS

Who will know that I have been detained?

When a British citizen is arrested and detained in Slovenia, the Slovenian authorities are obliged to inform the Embassy, however you should not assume that they will. The local police should ask whether you would like the Consulate, or someone else, to be informed. If you say that you do, then they will inform the Consulate directly, normally only during working hours. However, we often learn of an arrest informally from family or friends. It is in your interest to inform the Embassy/Consulate of your arrest.

What will my family be told?

For reasons of confidentiality under the Data Protection Act we are not permitted to tell anyone, even your family that you have been detained or what the charges are w i t hout y our pe rm i ss i on . Whilst it is up to you what information we will pass to your family, it is sometimes best if we are able to give at least some information to them to ease their worrying; they can also help to send you money or pay for a lawyer.

What will the Consulate do?

We aim to make contact you within 24 hours after we learn of your arrest and visit you within48 hours if permission has been granted from the judge and the timing of the arrest. If the arrest happened on a Friday or before a holiday we will not be able to organise a visit within24 hours. During our visits you will have the opportunity to discuss any health issues, security concerns, your treatment in prison and any other general issues that you wish to raise with our consular staff. At each consular visit, our staff will complete a "Visit Report Form". If there is any information that you would prefer not to disclose to a Next of Kin you should let us know during the visit.

With your permission we will approach the local authorities if you are not treated in line with internationally accepted standards i.e. human rights breach etc.

Would I have a criminal record in the UK?

You should be aware that if you have been convicted for certain serious offences, such as sexual assault or drugs trafficking, we are obliged to inform the UK police. It is therefore possible that information about this offence may appear if a Criminal Records Bureau check were carried out by a prospective employer.

VISITS

How do my family and friends arrange a visit?

Prison visits are at the discretion of the investigating judge and are normally restricted to close family members. Permission must be obtained in writing from the judge. We, or your local lawyer, can help your family members to obtain this permission. For prisoners who have been sentenced visits are authorized by the prison governor.

In order to receive visitors you will need to provide the prison with the names of the people visiting you for them to be added to the prison visiting list. Visiting times vary from prison to prison, but most prisons are flexible, especially for visitors who come from overseas. Friends are not allowed in some prisons.

How many visits am I allowed?

This information can vary from prison to prison. In the majority of the prisons you are allowed to receive visitors (close family members) twice a week. Each visit can be of one hour. Prisoners can also be visited by authorized persons, counselors, consular representatives and other representatives of official organizations. The visits are appointed to the prisoners – 3 times per week for a sentenced prisoner and 2 times a week for a remand prisoner. The prison authorities or your lawyer will be able to inform you of visiting times/days.

Consular visits

We will aim to visit you on arrest, after you have been sentenced if you are sentenced, and then once a year if you have been sentenced for more than one year; during our visits you will have the opportunity to discuss any health issues, security concerns, your treatment in prison and any other general issues that you wish to raise with our Consular staff. Our staff will complete another "Visit Report Form". If you have given us permission to speak to your family, but there is any information that you would prefer us not to disclose to them, then you should let us know during the visit.

You may request an extra/exceptional consular visit if you have a particular issue, in writing or through your lawyer. We will also visit you if we think there are justifiable concerns for your welfare, e.g. that you are suffering any form of mistreatment.

What can visitors bring?

Slovenia has a large number of prison facilities and regulations about permitted items can vary from one prison to another. Normally prisons allow one parcel once a month, containing clothes, food, books, or all three. The prison will have a list of prohibited items that cannot be sent to you and information on any restrictions on how large parcels can be.

PRISON CONDITIONS/SERVICES

Arrival at police station

If you commit a crime or you are suspected of committing a crime, you may be detained bythe police. If you are caught while committing a crime or immediately after you commit a crime, you may also be detained by any person who has to report the detention and turn you over to the police immediately. When someone is arrested they are taken to a police station in the first instance.

At the point when the police initiate a formal interrogation, they must inform the person they are interrogating that he/she is entitled to have a lawyer present during the interrogation, that the person may refuse to answer questions and that any statement made during the interrogation may be used against the person at trial. If the person being interrogated is not informed of these rights, the trial judge may later refuse to admit into evidence any statements made by the person interrogated. If the person who is detained cannot retain a lawyer by himself, the state must provide one. These lawyers are selected from a list submitted by the bar association.

A defendant can be detained for up to 30 days before any court appearance. Within 48 hours of the suspect being brought before the investigative judge, the judge must issue a decision to either detain or release the accused. You should ask to make a phone call, either to call your family/friends, lawyer or the Embassy. Note: the police should ask you if you would like to make a phone call. The police should ask whether you want the Embassy to be informed of your arrest, we recommend that you say yes. If they do not ask you, you should tell them you want the Embassy to be informed.

After you are detained, within 48 hours you must be:- informed of the reasons for your detention- interviewed

Arrival at the prison

Any personal belongings that are not part of the investigation, process, or evidence will be sent to the prison, if the prison has enough space to keep them, or given to your family/friends or lawyer.

The British Embassy/Consulate cannot store your personal belongings on your behalf. The only property we can keep for you are your passport and driver’s licence. However, these are usually kept by the court as evidence or your identity or as a condition for your bail/parole. This measure is taken by the courts also to prevent you from skipping bail.

Medical checks will be carried out by the prison health department in order to assess if you need any treatment for ongoing medical conditions (e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes).

General prison conditions

Overcrowding is a problem so you cannot expect a single cell as a matter of course. Slovenian prisons usually provide basic toiletries, standard clothing and linen. Other items can be purchased with your own money directly from the prison shop/canteen or brought to you by your family, if so permitted by the prison authorities. Normally, items that can be bought at the prison shop/canteen cannot be brought to you by your family.

The number of inmates to each cell entirely depends on the size of the cell and the number of prisoners in the particular prison. Prisoners are allowed out of their cells for 60-120 minutes a day, depending on the weather and the size of the courtyard.

How can I receive money?

There are two ways in which you can receive financial assistance while in prison.

Private Funds: Deposited to you by your family or friends through the FCDO. SeeAnnex A for instructions on how to send funds.

Family members or friends who are in Slovenia can deposit money directly to the prison.

Money received from the UK through the FCDO will be converted into local currency. The prison will open an account in the prisoner’s name. The prisoner can withdraw up to 100Euro at once. Money sent to you through the FCDO will be sent to the prison to be deposited in your prison account. Please note that our Consular staff cannot be responsible for the loss of funds by the Prison Authorities.

Please note that the Consulate does not provide financial support to British Nationals in prison abroad.

Can I work or study in prison?

It is possible for foreign nationals to work in prisons in Slovenia.

Study opportunities are not available to foreign nationals.

Can I receive medical and dental treatment?

If you need medical or dental treatment you should make an appointment to see the prison doctor or dentist. Depending on the number of patients, you can either be assisted the same day or in 2-3 days. Basic medical attention is free of charge.

Complex problems may be referred to a specialist who will visit the prison. Very often medicine is not available in the prisons. If you have a long-standing medical problem and have received treatment for it in the UK, it may be useful if you have your medical records, or at least a report of a list of medication you take, sent from your doctor in the UK to the prison doctor.

Food and Diet

The prison authorities have assured us that the food they provide is a balanced diet supplying the necessary daily nutritional requirements. A special diet can only be provided on medical examination (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure).

Your prison should have a shop or a facility in the canteen where you can pay items to supplement your diet. The prison can hold your money in an account for you to purchase this item with.

Mail/Parcels

You have the right to send letters. There is usually no limit to the number of letters you may send or receive. The prison authorities are obliged to deliver letters to you with the minimum of delay. Please be aware that letters are subject to censorship by the judge in the detention stage and the prison warden in the serving a sentence stage. This can be a slow process because both inward and outward letters will need to be translated. As a rule, paperback books and magazines are not censored. However, a particular book or magazine/publication may be withheld if its circulation is not allowed in this country. Stationery and stamps are usually available in the prison shop/canteen. If not, your lawyer/family may be able to help you obtain them.Our consular staff will reply to your written correspondence within our target of 20 working days (excluding postage time).You can receive parcels from your family. Please be aware that parcels should be sent directly to the prison; pa r ce l s sent t o t he C onsu l a t e w i l l not be f o r w a r ded t o y ou .

Can I make phone calls?

Usually there is access to a pay phone and you may buy a phone card in the prison shop or family/friends/lawyer can leave you some cards when they visit. The phone may be used on certain days at certain times. The prison will provide you with the exact information about how to make a call.

Leisure and entertainment

Prisons often have a library with a wide range of books in English and other foreign languages. Some prisons allow TVs or radios in the cells. Some prisons also have a gym for prisoners.

Drugs

It is known that drug trafficking between inmates in prisons is exists. If you are caught with any kind of illegal drugs (marijuana, cocaine, etc) you will be punished according to the prison’s regulations.If you are a smoker you may buy cigarettes only in the prison shop/canteen. There will be designated smoking areas. You should make sure you know where they are.

How can I make a complaint about mistreatment?

The official complaint procedure is currently being reviewed by the Slovenian Ministry of Justice. If you wish to file a complaint please consult your local lawyer, or write to us so that we may help you take your concerns forward.

THE SLOVENIAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM

Is the system the same as the UK?

No, but there are many similarities. For example, prisoners have a right to legalrepresentation, interpreter, fair trail and appeal. However there are fundamental differences. The Slovenian judicial system is very bureaucratic.

The Prison system in Slovenia and Conditions

The Ministry of Justice is responsible for the prison system in Slovenia. Sentences are served in 6 prisons, with facilities at 13 locations, two of which are open prisons.The largest is central Dob Prison, where male prisoners serve sentences of over 18 months. The other central prisons are at Ig (female prisoners) and Celje (juveniles). Regional prisons(for sentences of less than 18 months) are in Koper, Maribor and Ljubljana.

Every prison facility has an open section, a semi-open section and a closed section. They differ in their levels of security and restriction of movement of inmates. Prisoners are sent to individual penal institutions in accordance with the Instructions on the Allocation and Imprisonment of Convicts prescribed by the Ministry of Justice. Prisoners are sent to the appropriate prison by court order, but under certain circumstances they can later be relocated by the Administration.

What should happen when I am arrested?

You will be taken to a prison facility; it is possible that you will spend one night in a police station. In some cases you might be taken to a detention centre. This will depend on where you were arrested i.e. small village, town or city, border crossing. At the moment of your arrest you should be made aware of your rights; one of them is to have a phone call to speak to a family member/friend. You should be asked if you would like the British Embassy to be informed of your arrest. If you are not asked this, we strongly recommend that you requestfor the British Consulate to be informed of your arrest.

The officer that arrested you might want to take a statement from you. This has to be done with a translator or someone who can speak English. You will be accused by the prosecutor’s office and if you can’t afford a private lawyer the Slovenian government will appoint a public defender for you.

For how long can I be remanded in custody?

It is likely that you will be remain in custody until your trial. Within 48 hours of the suspect being brought before the investigative judge, the judge must issue a decision to either detain or release the accused. The maximum period for which you can be held on remand before being tried or released is 6 months. While on remand you may be visited by family/friends at the discretion of the investigating authorities or judge, but permission is normally onlygranted to close family members. On remand you are entitled to a regular daily two hour walk if circumstances permit. Time served on remand will be counted as part of your sentence.

Hearings usually take place 3 to 6 months from the date of arrest although in some cases this may be longer. Normally the judge will hear the accused and the witnesses. The Criminal Procedure Code provides that an individual illegally detained may sue the state for compensation.

What happens when I am charged?

The courts will inform you, your lawyer/public defender and the prison authorities of your charge. If you don’t have a private lawyer you will be assisted by a public defender who will put forward requests for bail, appeal on your behalf etc.

What provision is there for bail?

Serious crimes like drug trafficking don’t have provision for bail. The grounds for detention after arrest relate to the seriousness of the offense and the risk of flight posed by the suspect. Foreign citizens who are suspects in crimes are considered to represent a significant flight risk. However, under the Slovenian Criminal Procedure Code, the courts are obligated to limit the duration of detention to the shortest time necessary and to employ the least restrictive means to ensure the presence of the accused in the proceedings. Often, this includes granting provisional release on bail. Bail may be granted in exchange for sureties such as cash or liens on real property.

What kind of legal assistance is available?

Consular staff cannot give legal advice, but they can provide you with a list of lawyers who can speak English. Prisoners Abroad can also supply information on legal aid, court proceedings and finding a lawyer. If you cannot afford a private lawyer, the court should appoint a legal aid lawyer. If you are not satisfied with a legal aid lawyer, you may change him, with permission of the court

What happens at the trial?

On your trial day you will be taken to the court office where your case is being handled.There will be a judge in charge of your case along with the public prosecutor and your lawyer or public defender. If you don’t speak Slovenian the court will be responsible for hiring aninterpreter to assist you during the trial

Sentences

Sentences vary greatly in Slovenia and will depend on the seriousness of the crime. Your lawyer/public defender will be best placed to advise on length of sentences and on appeals’ processes. The maximum sentence in Slovenian legislation is 30 years.

How can appeals be made?

You have the right to appeal against your sentence in the Higher Courts through your lawyer or public defenders. It is usual for the public defenders to appeal against your first sentence anyway. However, the appeal process is usually very slow and can sometimes lead to the appellant's release being delayed until the appeal is decided. In such cases a lawyer's opinion of the case is strongly recommended before proceeding.

What provision is there for reduction of sentence (remission) e.g. for good behavior?

You may be able to apply to be released before having served the entire sentence only after serving two thirds of the sentence. The application is made to the prison authorities who, if

they deem early release justifiable due to good behavior etc, in turn put up their own proposal for the early release to the court for approval.

What provision is there for early release e.g. on parole?

The requirements to apply for parole are defined by law and you can find out more information from your lawyer or the prison staff. You should be aware that when you are on parole, the Prisoners Abroad services will cease and the consulate/embassy cannot support you financially. On top of that you should bear in mind that you cannot leave Slovenia while your sentence is not finished. Parole is not granted automatically; it is your right to apply as long as you have served the necessary time in the closed prison; it is the judge’s choice to give you this benefit or not. Benefits’ requests in their vast majority are dealt by State judges, since prisons in Slovenia are State run.

What provision is there for clemency or pardon?

In Slovenia, pardon/clemency can only be given by the President or his/her delegates such as Ministers, the General Prosecutor or General Federal Lawyer. A pardon/clemency means that although the prison sentence will end the person will still have a criminal record.

What about any financial penalties?

Normally the Slovenian authorities waive any financial penalties attached to prison sentences imposed on foreigners but there are exceptions.

Is transfer to another prison within Slovenia possible?

If you have been tried and convicted you will be sent to a prison where you can expect to serve your sentence. Transfers are only permitted when there are exceptional and compassionate reasons for doing so.

Is transfer to the UK a possibility?

Prisoner exchange between the UK and Slovenia is possible under an EU agreement allowing prisoners to serve their sentence in their own country. The procedure is not automatic and is subject to the agreement of the judicial authorities in both countries.

The prisoner should inform the Consulate of their interest in applying and the Consulate will take the application forward. Please note that the transfer process can be very slow and bureaucratic.

A prisoner does not have an automatic right to transfer. Each request is considered on its individual merits. The UK and the country in which the British prisoner is held have the right to refuse a request.

The basic criteria for eligibility to apply for transfer are:- Criminal proceedings in the foreign country must be complete. The prisoner cannot be transferred if they are awaiting trial or the outcome of an appeal;- The prisoner must normally have at least 6 months of the sentence left to serve at time ofapplication;- The offence for which the prisoner was convicted must constitute a criminal offence in theUK;- The prisoner must have no outstanding fines (prisoners can start the application process while the fine is outstanding but the fine must be paid before the transfer can take place) orother non-custodial penalties;

- Other conditions may apply, depending on the specific transfer arrangements with each country.

For more details about the Transfer Agreement framework please see Annex D.

What are the procedures for release and deportation?

The expulsion process is not a compulsory administrative process that is carried out against all foreigners that commit a crime in Slovenia. Any prisoners released that have an expulsion orders issued against them will be transferred from the prison to the detention of the police, where they might be held under arrest until expelled from Slovenia. If the person has the expulsion decree issued and signed, the Slovenian Government will pay for the flight back to the person’s country of nationality. This process can take up to 6 months.If the person wishes to leave Slovenia quickly and/or go to another place rather than their country of nationality, the person can pay for the flight him/herself. He or she should discussthis with the prison authorities/with a consular officer. Once a flight has been arranged, theprisoner will then be escorted to the airport by the police until they are on a plane leaving Slovenia. If the prisoner is released and doesn’t have an expulsion order issued against them, they can leave the country at any time at their own expense. The only requirement is for the prisoner to go to the police to inform them that s/he is leaving the country.

PRISONERS ABROAD

Since 1978 the charity Prisoners Abroad has offered practical support and advice to British citizens imprisoned overseas. It is the only UK charity providing this service and it is available to all, whether guilty or innocent, convicted or on remand. Prisoners Abroad is concerned with your health and welfare, both during your imprisonment and also on your return to the UK, through their resettlement service (if you have registered whilst in prison). They can also provide support and advice to your family during your imprisonment. In order to access any services, prisoners must first register with Prisoners Abroad by signing and returning their authorization form.

Once you seek help from Prisoners Abroad, the Prisoner & Family Support Service will be your point of contact for advice and information. The type of assistance they can offer will vary from country to country, but generally they can provide you with information, in English, on:

• your rights as a prisoner and issues that may affect you such as health or transfer to the UK

• obtaining magazines, newspapers, books and the regular Prisoners Abroadnewsletter

• writing to a pen pal• learning the language of your country of imprisonment• translation of documents• grants for food if you are in a developing country and don’t have funds from other

sources• grants for essential medicines and toiletries if you don’t have funds from other

sources• preparing for release• help for your loved ones, including information, family support groups and assistance

with the cost of visiting

Prisoners Abroad89 – 93 Fonthill RoadLondon N4 3JH UK

Telephone: 00 44 (0)20 7561 6820 or, for your relatives in the UK, Freephone 0808 1720098 then click option 1(Mondays to Fridays 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, UK time)Email: i n f o @ p r i sone r sa b r oad . o r g . u k Website: ww w . p r i sone r sab r oad . o r g . u k

Glossary of Terms

Useful legal terms

Access to file (by Lawyer) Pristop k spisu – z odvetnikomAdministration of Justice PravosodjeAppeal PritožbaApplication ProšnjaBar Association Odvetniška zbornicaCharge ObtožbaPolice Officer Policijski uradnikChief Prosecutor Vrhovni tožilecComplaints system Sistem pritožbCompleted file Opravljena datotekaCompulsory prosecution Obvezen pregonConjugal Visit Družinski obiskCourt file reference Referenca sodnega zapisaCriminal code Kazenski zakonikCustody nadzorDanger of repeated offences Nevarnost ponovitve kršitveDeportation order izgonDistrict Court Okrožno sodiščeEvaluation of evidence Vrednotemje dokazovExtradition IzročitevFinal public trial Javno sojenje-končnoGuilty KrivInterpreter TolmačInvestigating Judge Preiskovalni sodnikJudge SodnikJudgement RazsodbaJurisdiction pristojnostLawyer odvetnikLegal Remedy Pravno sredstvoLocal prison rules Lokalna pravila v zaporihMajor offence Glavni prekršek/dejanjeMinister of Justice Minister za pravosodjeMinor offence PrekrškovniMoney earned in prison Denar prislužen v zaporuNotary NotarOfficer of the Court Uradnik na sodiščuPenal order Kazensko naročiloPenal proceeding Kazenski processPermit DovoljenjePersonal money in prison Osebni denar v zaporuPhysical examination Telesni pregledPlaintiff TožnikPower of Attorney pooblastiloPreliminary detention Predhodni priporPresumption of innocence Domneva nedolžnostiPreventive detention Preventivno pridržanjePrison Zapor

Prison administration Uprava zaporaPrison Warder Zaporniški paznikProof of evidence DokazProportionality SorazmernostProsecutor TožilecPunishment cell SamicaRegional State Court Državno sodiščeRehabilitation RehabilitacijaRelease Odpust

Release order ObjavaSecurity varnostSingle Judge Sodnik posameznik Social Worker Socialni delavec Supreme Court Vrhovno sodišče Temporary detention Začasno pridržanje The accused ObtoženiTo buy KupitiTo change money Zamenjati denarTo deport DeportiratiTransfer to another prison Prevoz v drugi zaporTreason IzdajaValid or legal Veljavno/legalnoVisit ObiskVisiting permit Dovoljenje za obisk

Food Hrana Apple Jabolko Banana Banana Beans Fižol Biscuits Keksi Bread kruh Cake Kolač Chicken Piščanec Coffee KavaDrink Piti, pijačaEat JestiEgg Fruit Hungry Juice Meat MilkOmelette Pancake Rice Sausage Sugar Sweet Vegetables Water CutleryCup Fork Knife Plate SpoonGood morning Good afternoon Good nightDay Week Month Year Today Tomorrow Tonight Monday Tuesday

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Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Spring Summer Autumn Winter Father Mother Brother SisterWifeHusband

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ANNEXES

1. Annex AOptions to transfer funds to British Nationals Overseas via the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Please note: we can only advance funds to the person overseas, once your payment has cleared in our account.

1. ELECTRONIC BANK TRANSFERS

Payment by electronic/internet bank transfer can be made either using online or telephone banking, or at your local bank or building society.

For all bank transfers, you will need to include the following details:Bank: National Westminster BankAccount Name: FCDO Multi VoteSort Code: 60-70-80Account Number: 10012362Reference: FCDO case reference number, surname and first name of the

person you are sending the funds for, plus country name if possible, e.g.11-SVL-123456 SMITH JOE - SLOVENIA orCON-1234 SMITH JOE – SLOVENIA

IBAN GB56NWBK60708010012362SWIFT/BIC NWBKGB2L

You may also need our bank address which is:London Corporate Service Centre, CPB Services, 2nd Floor, 280 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4RB.

2. BY POST

Payments by Postal Order, Bankers Draft, Building Society Cheque or personal cheque should be crossed and made payable to “The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office”. They should be sent to:

Accounts ReceivableForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeCorporate Service CentrePO Box 6108Milton KeynesMK10 1PX

We recommend that you use Special Delivery.

Please ensure that you include a note briefly explaining who the money is for, why you are sending these funds and quoting the FCDO case reference number. You may wish to use the payment slip on the next page.

If you would like a receipt, please include a stamped addressed envelope.

Please note that it can take approximately 15 days for personal cheques to clear and for payment to be received. Please write the cheque guarantee number and expiry date, and the FCDO case reference number, on the back of the cheque.

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Annex B: List of lawyers and translators in Slovenia

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Annex C: FCDO leaflet: In prison abroad

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Annex D: FCDO leaflet: Transfers home for prisoners abroad

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Annex E: Prisoners abroad authorization

https://www.prisonersabroad.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=4cd7012d-f55d-4e26-8e77-d4c83b90a847

Annex F: Prisoners abroad family contact form

https://www.prisonersabroad.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=d5d65efe-779a-4aae-812b-45a365c01221

Annex G: Prisoners aboard CFF form

https://www.prisonersabroad.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=1794432a-4441-47db-934a-57f7125e1a70

Annex H: Fair Trials International Questionnaire and leaflets

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