Slovak Court Opens Trial of Police Officers to Public After Media Interest

A Slovak court has opened its doors to public attendance in a trial involving police officers, following significant media interest in the case. The court had initially restricted public access, but reversed its decision amid growing attention from news outlets. The trial involves multiple police officers facing charges, though the court had previously cited media interest as a potential disruption to proceedings. The decision to allow public access reflects the principle that citizens who fund public institutions through taxes should have the right to observe judicial proceedings involving public servants.