Comparison of the regulation of court interpreting in Slovenia and Croatia

The paper provides a comparative analysis of the regulation of court interpreting in Slovenia and Croatia. Both countries are signatories to the European Convention on Human Rights and have incorporated Di­rective 2010/64/EU into their legal systems, yet their practical implementations differ in certain respects. The comparison covers the legal basis for obtaining a licence, conditions for appointment and professional training, licence duration, disciplinary procedures, and practical guidelines for producing translations. Si­milarities and differences are identified. For example, Slovenia applies a stricter knowledge assessment and requires ongoing professional development, whereas Croatia regulates administrative procedures more precisely, including the maintenance of translation logs and mandatory liability insurance. The article con­cludes by highlighting the importance of state oversight and the harmonization of practices across EU countries to ensure high-quality court interpreting.