Second Anniversary of the Adoption of the Ljubljana-the Hague Convention

The two-week Diplomatic Conference in Ljubljana brought together experts, practitioners, and diplomats with a clear focus: to create a practical and effective legal tool for mutual legal assistance and extradition. Since last year’s anniversary, six new states have signed the Convention, bringing the total number of signatories to 40. We thank these states for their leadership and urge all others to take the next step by completing the necessary procedures for the ratification of the Convention.

The Ljubljana-the Hague Convention provides states with a clear legal framework to cooperate effectively in investigating and prosecuting crimes under international law. It complements existing instruments, including the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, and supports broader efforts to close impunity gaps at both the national and international levels.

By ratifying the Ljubljana-the Hague Convention, states contribute directly to more consistent and effective cooperation in international criminal justice. Slovenia therefore continues to encourage all states to join this important initiative and take the next step in the fight against impunity.