The Provisions of Art. 242. Para. 7 and 8 of Bulgarian Penal Code are Unconstitutional Cover Image

Разпоредбите на чл. 242, ал. 7 и 8 НК противоречат на Конституцията на Република България
The Provisions of Art. 242. Para. 7 and 8 of Bulgarian Penal Code are Unconstitutional

Author(s): Krassimir Manov
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: qualified contraband; unconstitutional; property; forfeiture to the State; customs

Summary/Abstract: Art. 242, Para. 7 and 8 provide forfeiture to the State on the subject of the aggravated contraband and the vehicles and transport equipment used for its commitment, even when they do not belong to the offender. This allows the possibility of restricting the property rights of the citizens who are not involved in the offense, which is contrary to the Constitution. These Criminal Code provisions exist unchanged from before the adoption of the 1991 Constitution and this determines some particularities in their application and the establishment of their unconstitutionality. It is recommended these provisions to be repealed.

  • Issue Year: 10/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 39-47
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Bulgarian