Справочник на институциите и организациите, работещи с лишени от свобода

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): Bulgarian

This directory of institutions and organizations, working with selected vulnerable groups – prisoners, refugees and migrants, victims of domestic violence and human trafficking – was made within the framework of the initiative Civic Organizations: a Guarantee for Equal Rights of Vulnerable Groups before the State. State authorities and NGOs are presented in separate templates, outlining their contact information, as well as their main activities, related to vulnerable groups. The legal grounds for institutions’ work with those communities are described, as well as the key projects NGOs have worked on in the areas under research in the last few years.

Справочник на институциите и организациите, работещи с жертви на трафик

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): Bulgarian

This directory of institutions and organizations, working with selected vulnerable groups – prisoners, refugees and migrants, victims of domestic violence and human trafficking – was made within the framework of the initiative Civic Organizations: a Guarantee for Equal Rights of Vulnerable Groups before the State. State authorities and NGOs are presented in separate templates, outlining their contact information, as well as their main activities, related to vulnerable groups. The legal grounds for institutions’ work with those communities are described, as well as the key projects NGOs have worked on in the areas under research in the last few years.

The Cooperation and Verification Mechanism Three Years Later: What Has Been Done and What Is Yet to Come

Author(s): Dimitar Markov / Language(s): English

On 1 January 2007 Bulgaria became a member of the European Union. However, according to the European Commission, the country’s judicial system and law enforcement bodies still lacked the necessary capacity to implement and apply the measures adopted to establish the internal market and the area of freedom, security and justice. The remaining issues warranted the establishment of a mechanism for cooperation and verification of the progress of Bulgaria to address specific benchmarks in the areas of judicial reform and the fight against corruption and organised crime.

CSD Annual Report 2006

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A critical year for Bulgaria’s EU membership, 2006 was also a period of intense public and political debate on the issues at the core of the agenda of the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) – justice and home affairs (JHA) reform.

CSD Annual Report 2007

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The first year of Bulgaria’s EU membership, 2007 continued to be a period of intense public and political debate on the issues at the core of the agenda of the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) – justice and home affairs (JHA) reform. Thus, CSD’s watchdog and policy work was of utmost relevance to the initial adjustment of the country to the requirements of membership.

CSD Annual Report 2005

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CSD Annual Report 2004

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The Center for the Study of Democracy seeks to pioneer difficult reforms and provide vision as to the future challenges facing Bulgaria and Southeast Europe. CSD’s strong institutional capacity has opened new avenues and areas where civil society can make a contribution to reforms. Over the years, CSD has taken the lead in advocating key reforms in areas such as the regulatory framework for non-profits, establishment of the ombudsman institution, the introduction of anti-smuggling policies and other areas.

CSD Annual Report 2003

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

Since its establishment in 1990, the Center for the Study of Democracy has sought to pioneer difficult reforms and provide vision as to the future challenges facing Bulgaria and the Balkan region. CSD’s strong institutional capacity has opened new avenues and areas where civil society can make a contribution to reforms. Over the years, CSD has taken the lead in advocating key reforms in areas such as the regulatory framework for non-profits, establishment of the ombudsman institution, the introduction of anti-smuggling policies and other areas

Opportunities for Establishment of Central Register of Legal Persons and Electronic Registries Center in Bulgaria

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

The second consecutive brochure on registration reform in Bulgaria, published by CSD in May 2003, includes the full text of the updated version of the report developed by the CSD Task Force, review of the foreign experience in developing central electronic registers and a proposal for the structure of an Electronic Registries Center in Bulgaria.

Program for Judicial Reform in Bulgaria

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

The Program for Judicial Reform in Bulgaria has been drafted by eminent Bulgarian lawyers within the framework of the Judicial Reform Initiative (JRI). The latter benefits from the combined efforts of State authorities, representatives of influential non-governmental organizations, and experts who offer their expertise in order to ensure further successful development of judicial reform in Bulgaria. The first draft of this Program was presented for discussion to the principal stakeholders of the JRI at a workshop in July 1999 from major stakeholders in the reform process such as the Ministry of Justice; the Supreme Judicial Council; associations and guilds of the legal profession; concerned non-governmental organizations; representatives of the media; independent legal experts and the Bulgarian citizenry. The amended and revized Program incorporates the comments, suggestions and notes provided and is representative for the state of the Bulgarian judiciary and the legislation as to May 2000.

The Coalition 2000: Process in 1999

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The Report, discussed at the Policy Forum of Coalition 2000 in December 1999, presents the major activities of Coalition 2000 during 1999: Clean Future Public Awareness Campaign; The Institution of the People's Defender the Ombudsman; International activities; Monitoring.

Local Initiatives in the Period 1999 - 2000

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The report Local Initiatives in the Period 1999-2000, discussed at the Policy Forum of Coalition 2000 in December 1999, is dedicated to the public-private partnership on local level. The common interests of civil society and local government allow expanding the scope of the cooperation initiated in the pilot stage of the local projects. The main idea of the report is that one precondition for successful advancement in this direction is fostering a climate of dialogue and trust between the two sectors.

Bulgaria: Legal and Judicial Reform, Judicial Assessment

Author(s): Alex Iorio,Galöina Mikhlin,Nancy E. Worthington / Language(s): English

This report was written by Alex Iorio (Counsel, LEGEC) and Galina Mikhlin (Counsel, LEGEC) based on findings of a mission that visited Bulgaria in October 1998. Ms. Nancy Worthington (Consultant) participated in the mission and substantially contributed to this report.

PROGRAM FOR JUDICIAL REFORM

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): English

The Program for Judicial Reform developed in the frame of Judicial Reform Initiative was recently redesigned according to the recommendations, suggestions and notes received from the organizations concerned and was updated as to the end of March, 2000. The structure of the Program is based on the consensus priorities and the main directions of the judicial reform as follows: • development of the professional skills of the magistrates; • court administration reform; • further improvement of the reform’s legal basis; • opening of the Judiciary to society. The Program was published in separate brochures both in Bulgarian and English languages. A Policy Forum to endorse the Program was held in May, 2000. It brohgt together over 100 representatives of the executives, the Judiciary, international and foreign organizations, and experts as well.

E-newsletters on the VICS initiative. Number 1. Национален доклад за правната помощ за пострадалите от престъпления

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): Bulgarian

E-newsletters on the progress of the initiative Improving protection of victims’ rights: access to legal aid (VICS) are regularly compiled and distributed among stakeholders to keep them informed about activities and recent developments. The newsletters include information about publications and events within the framework of the initiative and other legislative and practical updates in the area of victims’ rights.

E-newsletters on the VICS initiative. Number 2. Обучителен семинар „Положението на пострадалите от престъпления в наказателното производство и достъпът им до правна помощ“

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): Bulgarian

E-newsletters on the progress of the initiative Improving protection of victims’ rights: access to legal aid (VICS) are regularly compiled and distributed among stakeholders to keep them informed about activities and recent developments. The newsletters include information about publications and events within the framework of the initiative and other legislative and practical updates in the area of victims’ rights.

ПОТРЕБНОСТИ ОТ ОБУЧЕНИЕ ЗА ИНСТИТУЦИИТЕ ОТ ТИПА НА ОМБУДСМАНА

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): Bulgarian

This study is part of a wider research program for the promotion of institutions such as the Ombudsman.The main focus of the focus group with citizens and experts from Sofia was to identify the training needs concerning the Ombudsman Institution.

Корупционни индекси на Коалиция 2000, Юни 2003

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): Bulgarian

In the period 22.05.2003 - 17.06.2003 Vitosha Research conducted another study on corruption in the business sector of the country. The report presents the main findings on the level of corruption and attitudes to corruption. The analysis is based on a national sampling (n = 442) survey among owners of business organizations in Bulgaria and / or their managers. Also included are data from previous research by Vitosha Research (since January 2000).

Корупционни индекси на Коалиция 2000, Март 2003

Author(s): Author Not Specified / Language(s): Bulgarian

In the period 28.02.2003 - 24.03.2003 Vitosha Research conducted another study on corruption in the business sector of the country. The report presents the main findings on the level of corruption and attitudes to corruption. The analysis is based on a national sampling (n = 447) survey among owners of business organizations in Bulgaria and / or their managers. Also included are data from previous research by Vitosha Research (since January 2000).

Главният прокурор: шест месеца по-късно

Author(s): Maria Yordanova / Language(s): Bulgarian

With the election of a new Prosecutor General every 7 years, there are traditionally associated expectations of reforming the Prosecutor's Office, which has a key role in the criminal justice system and the observance of law. The mandate is so long that the memories surrounding the election of Ivan Tatarchev and Nikola Filchev have already faded, but the memory of the unprecedented high expectations of Boris Velchev's prestigious election (politically launched single nomination) and the contradictory expectations about Sotir Tsatsarov's contested election are still too bright.