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Slovakia tightens law on freedom of assembly after assassination attempt on Fico

Politiko 2024-07-15 14:42:04

Slovakia tightens law on freedom of assembly after assassination attempt on Fico

Slovakia tightened the law on freedom of assembly, after the assassination of Prime Minister Robert Fico, two months ago.

The law, which was approved at the end of June and came into force on Monday, does not allow gatherings within 50 meters of the seat of government and the presidency, parliament and all court buildings.

Demonstrations against politicians in front of their residences are also prohibited by law.

Gatherings can also be banned if they endanger public order.

The law provides that the leaders of the parties represented in the parliament also have the right to personal protection.

Similarly, personal protection should be ensured for the general prosecutor and the president of the Constitutional Court.

Prime Ministers who spend more than ten years in office will be entitled to a lifetime pension as well.

Until now, this right only applies to Fico.

Critics from the opposition say that the law is a step towards a "police state".

Fico, 59, was shot at close range on May 15 in a town in central Slovakia and underwent two lengthy operations.

The armed person, identified by Slovak media as Juraj Cintula, 71 years old, is in custody awaiting trial./ REL

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