Feb 9 • 16:48 UTC 🇸🇰 Slovakia Denník N

How Paragraph 363 Helped Bombic in the Case of Kovačič Hanzelová: The Prosecutor Lacks a Better Image and Found Formal Errors

The application of Paragraph 363 has resulted in the cancellation of charges against extremist Daniel Bombic, yet his legal troubles continue with other ongoing cases.

Extreme right-wing activist Daniel Bombic has received a reprieve due to Paragraph 363, with the first deputy attorney general, Jozef Kandera, revoking his charges related to the disclosure of journalist Zuzana Kovačič Hanzelová's personal information. This decision, announced in early February, was based on identified formal errors in the prosecution process against Bombic, indicating a need for a re-evaluation of the case by the investigator. Bombic's situation remains precarious, as the investigator has the option to revise the charges.

Kovačič Hanzelová expressed her frustration at the prolonged legal battle, stating that despite the four-year timeline since her personal address was made public, the case has yet to reach a courtroom. She emphasized the personal toll the situation has taken on her family, remarking on the continued threats they face. As accusations persist, the failure to achieve a timely resolution highlights broader issues within the judicial process regarding cases of extremism and the protection of individuals targeted by such acts.

Although the decision related to Paragraph 363 provides Bombic with temporary relief, it does not absolve him of other serious charges related to extremism. His ongoing detention underscores the complexity of handling cases involving hate speech and related offenses, raising questions about legal accountability and the efficacy of existing laws in addressing the rise of extremism in Slovakia.

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