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Slovak Court Halts Controversial Witness Testimony Amendment

2/11/2026

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On February 11, 2026, the Slovak Constitutional Court paused a proposed criminal-code amendment that would limit testimony from cooperating witnesses.
Opposition parties argued the measure aimed to shield corrupt officials, notably Tibor Gaspar, deputy speaker from Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer-SSD.
The court's move prevents the amendment from impacting ongoing cases.
The action follows prior rulings against changes under Fico's administration, which has faced scrutiny since 2023.

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On February 11, 2026, the Slovak Constitutional Court paused a proposed criminal-code amendment that would limit testimony from cooperating witnesses.
Opposition parties argued the measure aimed to shield corrupt officials, notably Tibor Gaspar, deputy speaker from Prime Minister Robert Fico's Smer-SSD.
The court's move prevents the amendment from impacting ongoing cases.
The action follows prior rulings against changes under Fico's administration, which has faced scrutiny since 2023.