Bulgaria - 2012
In the context of hate crime, is racist motivation treated as an aggravating circumstance?
- Code:
- RED29
- Key Area:
- Anti-racist Crime Legislation & Implementation
- Strand(s):
- Racism
| Short Answer |
No. |
| Qualitative Info |
Racist and xenophobic motivation is not treated as an aggravating circumstance by the Criminal Code. Bulgaria is widely criticised about that by NGOs and by the international human rights organisations. |
| Groups affected/interested | Ethnic minorities |
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| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Anti-racism |
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| Short Answer |
Yes. |
| Qualitative Info |
As of May 2011, racist and xenophobic motivation is treated as an aggravating circumstance by the law in the cases of murder (Article 116 (1) 11 of the Criminal Code) and bodily injury (Article 131 (1) 12 of the Criminal Code). |
| Groups affected/interested | Ethnic minorities |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Anti-racism |
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