Slovenia moves to toughen asylum rules

Such a system would be put in place in case of a surge that would be seen as a threat to public order or national security. It would be put in place for a six-month period by a special parliamentary vote requiring a two-thirds majority but could be rolled back by a majority of all MPs.

The measure would not apply if the migrant's life was in danger nor when at serious risk of being subject to torture, inhumane, humiliating treatment or punishment in the country sent back to, or due to health reasons. It would not apply to unaccompanied minors either.

The controversial amendments are being sent to parliament for passage after being in limbo for months over concerns by many in the coalition that they might contravene constitutional provisions on human rights.

Interior Minister Vesna Györköš Žnidar, who has been the staunchest defender of the legislation, said...