Contemporary Policies and Practices Towards Crime Victims in Bulgaria: Are we still Beyond Time?

Dobrinka Chankova, Stanislava Andonova

Abstract

This study explores the latest development of crime victims related policies and practices in Bulgaria. The newest achievements are identified and analyzed. The relevant operative legislation is scrutinized. Both the strong and the weak points of its implementation are commented. On the base of sociological survey's findings and statistics data proposals de lege ferenda for its improvement are formulated. The introduction of restorative justice, as an essential element of the modern penal policy orientated towards crime victims, is promoted.

Key words: crime victims; victimology; compensation; restorative justice; protection of victim's rights

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