Duration of detention

Slovenia

Country Report: Duration of detention Last updated: 10/07/24

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Asylum seekers may be detained for a maximum of three months, with the possibility of extension for one additional month.[1]

According to the law, asylum seekers are to be released when the reasons for their detention cease to exist, after the maximum period for detention has been reached[2] or after the detention decision has been annulled upon judicial review. The law also states that the president of the Administrative Court can decree a special supervision of the implementation of detention, which can result in termination of detention.[3] In 2023, one such supervision was conducted while in 1 additional case the Administrative Court issued a report regarding the implementation of detention.[4]

The PIC has not detected cases where the maximum detention duration for asylum seekers – four months – was exceeded.

In 2023 the average duration of detention of all foreigners in the Foreigners Centre was 9 days. The average duration of detention of unaccompanied minors not registered as asylum seekers was 5 days. The average duration of detention for minors not registered as asylum seekers was 3 days.[5] The average duration of detention of asylum seekers was 32 days.[6]

 

 

 

[1] Article 84(6) IPA.

[2] Ibid.

[3] Ibid.

[4] Official statistics provided by the Administrative Court, March 2024.

[5] As explained above, unaccompanied minors who lodge the application for international protection cannot be detained in the Foreigners Centre. Official statistics provided by the Police, March 2024.

[6] Official statistics provided by the Police, March 2024.

Table of contents

  • Statistics
  • Overview of the legal framework
  • Overview of the main changes since the first report
  • Asylum Procedure
  • Reception Conditions
  • Detention of Asylum Seekers
  • Content of International Protection
  • ANNEX I – Transposition of the CEAS in national legislation