Bulgaria - 2012
Is the judiciary reported to be adequately and effectively combating racist violence/hate crime?
- Code:
- RED28
- Key Area:
- Anti-racist Crime Legislation & Implementation
- Strand(s):
- Racism
| Short Answer |
No. |
| Qualitative Info |
The number of cases for racist crimes brought to court and the number of convicted individuals is very low (only two individuals were convicted for such crimes during the period 2009-2010). According to the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee this is due to the fact that offenders are usually charged with ordinary crimes (murder, bodily injury, destruction of property, etc.) and thus the justice system fails to address the racist nature of the crimes. |
| Groups affected/interested | Ethnic minorities |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Anti-racism |
| External Url | http://www.bghelsinki.org/index.php?module=resources&lg=en&id=0&cat_id=18#2009 |
| Situation(s) |
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