SloveniaCroatia plans to introduce life imprisonment starting January 1, 2027, for the most severe crimes such as genocide, war crimes, murder, and environmental offenses. The proposed changes to the criminal code would allow judges to impose life sentences for 15 categories of serious crimes. Offenders could request conditional release after serving 25 years. This reform follows discussions sparked by the murder of a 19-year-old delivery worker in Drniš, which led to calls for stricter penalties. Croatia’s justice minister, Damir Habijan, announced the proposal earlier this year. Similar provisions already exist in Slovenia’s legal system, where life imprisonment is possible under certain conditions, though the maximum standard sentence is 30 years. The proposal also introduces stricter post-sentence supervision measures.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the proposed legal reforms neutrally, citing the government's plan and providing background on the rationale behind the change, including the specific crime that prompted the discussion. It includes information on both Croatia and Slovenia's legal frameworks without overtly bias
