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Необходими промени в Наказателно-процесуалния кодекс във връзка с правата на обвиняемите с интелектуални затруднения
Necessary Changes in the Criminal Procedure Code Regarding the Rights of the Defendants with Intellectual Disabilities

Author(s): Maria Simeonova
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, EU-Legislation, Court case
Published by: Пловдивски университет »Паисий Хилендарски«
Keywords: Criminal Procedure; defendant; intellectual disabilities; rights

Summary/Abstract: The article analyzes the legislation and judicial practice regarding the procedural rights in criminal proceedings of the defendants with intellectual disabilities, which do not constitute an obstacle to realizing criminal liability. The article outlines the gaps in the legal system in the Republic of Bulgaria, related to the procedural rights in the criminal proceedings of the defendants with intellectual disabilities.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 29-38
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Bulgarian