Slovenia would achieve best practice on definitions and concepts if the law explicitly prohibited discrimination on the basis of assumed characteristics. The fields of application in Slovenia, as in nine other MIPEX countries, meet best practice (see box). Enforcement mechanisms would improve with shorter procedures, available court interpreters, a wider range of possible sanctions, and legal standing for NGOs (specifically, bodies with a legitimate interest in promoting equality). Equality policies empower the Advocate of the Principle of Equality to investigate victims' cases. However, the Advocate cannot take a case to court on behalf of a victim. The state disseminates information and leads public dialogue, but does not promote equality in its own functions.
