Support for the modernization of the criminal process
The Association of Prosecutors in Bulgaria (APB) has officially expressed its support for the draft Law on Amendment and Supplementation of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC). The main goal of the changes is to reduce administrative formalism and ensure more predictable and efficient justice.
Efficiency and fairness are on the same side. A good procedural law must both accelerate the proceedings and guarantee the rights of the participants – Elitsa Kalpachka, Chair of the APB.
Key highlights of the proposed changes:
- Electronic service: Expanding its scope to the pre-trial phase for faster communication.
- Correction of errors: Possibility to correct obvious factual errors in the indictment without returning the case.
- Accelerated proceedings: Measures against unjustified inaction and limiting the formal termination of court cases.
Proposals for refinement
The APB suggests additional adjustments during the legislative procedure, including rules on notifying heirs and addressing technical issues with electronic service. The changes are aimed at resolving cases on their merits, rather than focusing on fixing minor oversights.
Comments (3)
Браво на прокурорите! Най-накрая някой да погледне сериозно към тази трома
Абе, хора, май нещо се случва с нас, баси! Прокурори подкрепят промени? Не може да бъде! 🤣 Сериозно ли сега, след всичките години на "ела пак утре" и връщане на дела до безкрайност? Дано не е някаква руска игра, де. Честно казано, малко ми се повдига от тия изненади. Надявам
Епа, ясно става - трябва да се действа по-бързо. Забавянето води до корупция