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2002/584/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 on the **n_European Arrest Warrant_n** and the surrender procedures between Member States
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1 Ean 2007
| | Law on Extradition and European Arrest Warrant/LEEAW SG 46/3 of 04.07.2005 as amended by SG 25/6 June 2008 | Implementation of Framework Decision on EAW by Member States. April 2020 |
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2009/299/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2009/299/JHA of 26 February 2009 amending Framework Decisions 2002/584/JHA, 2005/214/JHA, 2006/783/JHA, 2008/909/JHA and 2008/947/JHA, thereby enhancing the procedural rights of persons and fostering the application of the principle of mutual recognition to **n_decisions rendered in the absence_n** of the person concerned at the trial
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1 MFómh 2011
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2000/383/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2000/383/JHA of 29 May 2000 on increasing protection by criminal penalties and other sanctions against **n_counterfeiting_n** in connection with the introduction of the euro (replaced by Directive
2014/62/EU)
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| - | - | Framework Decision replaced by Directive2014/62/EU on the protection of the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting by criminal law of 15 May 2014, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2000/383/JHA (table of implementation) which this country has implemented |
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Council Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA of 15 March 2001 on the **n_standing of victims_n** in criminal proceedings (replaced by Directive 2012/29/EU)
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[**N_replaced by Directive 2019/713_n**] 2001/413/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2001/413/JHA of 28 May 2001 **n_combating fraud_n** and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment
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process ongoing
| - | - | Following EUR-Lex, this FD has been transposed by Bulgaria with 2 measures. The most recent one was 2015-03-31. |
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2001/500/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2001/500/JHA of 26 June 2001 on **n_money laundering_n**, the identification, tracing, freezing, seizing and confiscation of instrumentalities and the proceeds of crime
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2002/465/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/465/JHA of 13 June 2002 on **n_joint investigation teams (JIT)_n**
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2002/475/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA of 13 June 2002 on **n_combating terrorism_n** (repealed and replaced by Directive 2017/541)
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2002/629/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA of 19 July 2002 on **n_combating trafficking in human beings_n** (replaced by Directive 2011/36)
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| - | - | Framework Decision replaced by 2011/36/EU: Directive on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims of 5 April 2011, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA, (table of status of implementation), which this country has implemented. |
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2002/946/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2002/946/JHA of 28 November 2002 on the strengthening of the penal framework to prevent the facilitation of **n_unauthorised entry, transit and residence_n**
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| - | - | Report from the Commission on the implementation of this Framework Decision. |
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2003/568/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2003/568/JHA of 22 July 2003 on **n_combating corruption_n** in the private sector
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2003/577/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2003/577/JHA of 22 July 2003 on the execution in the European Union of **n_orders freezing property or evidence_n** (Still applicable for Denmark and Ireland; for other MS replaced by Regulation 2018/1805)
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25 Iúil 2006
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2004/68/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA of 22 December 2003 on combating the **n_sexual exploitation of children and child pornography_n** (replaced by
Directive 2011/93/EU)
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| - | - | Framework Decision replaced by Directive 2011/93/EU on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography of 13 December 2011 , and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA (table of status of implementation) which this country has implemented. |
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2004/757/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2004/757/JHA of 25 October 2004 laying down minimum provisions on the constituent elements of criminal acts and penalties in the field of illicit **n_drug trafficking_n**
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2005/212/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2005/212/JHA of 24 February 2005 on **n_Confiscation of Crime-Related Proceeds_n**, Instrumentalities and Property
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2005/222/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2005/222/JHA of 24 February 2005 on **n_attacks against information systems_n** (replaced by Directive 2013/40/EU)
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2005/214/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2005/214/JHA of 24 February 2005 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to **n_financial penalties_n**
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27 Feabh 2010
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2006/783/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2006/783/JHA of 6 October 2006 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to **n_confiscation orders_n** (Still applicable for Denmark and Ireland; for other MS replaced by Regulation 2018/1805)
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27 Feabh 2010
| Notification of the implementation of the Framework Decision on Confiscation Orders by Bulgaria | - | Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat |
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2006/960/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2006/960/JHA of 18 December 2006 on simplifying the **n_exchange of information and intelligence_n**
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2008/675/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/675/JHA of 24 July 2008 on **n_taking account of convictions_n** in the Member States of the European Union in the course of new criminal proceedings
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2008/841/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/841/JHA of 24 October 2008 for **n_organised crime_n**
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2008/909/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/909/JHA of 27 November 2008 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters imposing **n_custodial sentences or measures involving deprivation of liberty_n** for the purposes of their enforcement
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1 Ean 2020
| - | Act on the Recognition, Enforcement and Sending of Judicial Acts for Imposing Penalties of Imprisonment or of Measures including Imprisonment | Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat
Complementary information: Declarations under Article 7(4) -double criminality- and Article 28(2) -transitional provision- |
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2008/913/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA of 28 November 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of **n_racism and xenophobia_n** by means of criminal law
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2008/919/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/919/JHA of 28 November 2008 **n_amending Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA on combating terrorism_n** (repealed and
replaced by Directive 2017/541)
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2008/947/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/947/JHA of 27 November 2008 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments and probation decisions with a view to the supervision of **n_probation measures and alternative sanctions_n**
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28 Aib 2012
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Table of Correspondence Framework Decision and National Legislation of Bulgaria | Law on recognition, enforcement and sending of judgements and probation decisions with a view to the supervision of probation measures and alternative sanctions (State Gazette N 25, 27 /03/12) | Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat |
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2008/977/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA of 27 November 2008 on the **n_protection of personal data_n** processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters
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| Notification by Bulgaria on the Supervisory Authority concerning the Framework Decision on the protection of personal data processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters | - | - |
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2009/315/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2009/315/JHA of 26 February 2009 on the organisation and content of **n_exchange of information extracted from the criminal record_n** between Member States
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2009/829/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2009/829/JHA of 23 October 2009 for **n_supervision measures_n**
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27 Beal 2016
| Notification made by the Republic of Bulgaria on the Transposition of Council Framework Decision 2009/829/JHA on Supervision measures | - | Complementary information provided by the Council Secretariat |
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2009/948/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2009/948/JHA of 30 November 2009 for **n_conflicts of jurisdiction_n**
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5 Samh 2017
| Notification on the implementation of Framework Decision on conflicts of jurisdiction by Bulgaria | Penal procedure code – Official publication: State Gazette /Държавен вестник/; Number: 67; Publication date: 2017-08-04 | - |
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2001/40/EC: Directive 2001/40/EC of 28 May 2001 on the mutual recognition of decisions on the **n_expulsion of third country nationals_n**
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2002/90/EC: Directive 2002/90/EC of 28 November 2002 defining the facilitation of **n_unauthorised entry, transit and residence_n**
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2004/80/EC: Directive 2004/80/EC of 29 April 2004 relating to **n_compensation to crime victims_n**
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2005/35/EC: Directive 2005/35/EC of 7 September 2005 on **n_ship-source pollution_n** and on the introduction of penalties for infringements
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2005/60/EC: Directive 2005/60/EC of 26 October 2005 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of **n_money laundering and terrorist financing_n** (replaced by Directive (EU) 2015/849)
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| - | National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission | - |
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2006/70/EC: Directive 2006/70/EC of 1 August 2006 laying down **n_implementing measures for Directive 2005/60/EC_n**
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| - | National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission | - |
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2008/99/EC: Directive 2008/99/EC of 19 November 2008 on the **n_protection of the environment_n** through criminal law
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| - | National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission | - |
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2009/123/EC: Directive 2009/123/EC of 21 October 2009 **n_amending Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution_n** and on the introduction of penalties for infringements
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| - | National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission | - |
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2010/64/EU: Directive 2010/64/EU of 20 October 2010 on the **n_right to interpretation and translation in criminal proceedings_n**
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| - | National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission | - |
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2011/36/EU: Directive 2011/36/EU of 5 April 2011 on preventing and combating **n_trafficking in human beings_n**, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA
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6 Aib 2013
| - | National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission | - |
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2011/82/EU: Directive 2011/82/EU of 25 October 2011 facilitating the **n_cross-border exchange of information on road safety_n** related traffic offences
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22 Beal 2025
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2011/92/EU: Directive 2011/92/EU of 13 December 2011 on **n_combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography_n**, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA
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2011/99/EU: Directive 2011/99/EU of 13 December 2011 on the **n_European Protection Order_n**
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| Notification on the implementation of the Directive on the European Protection Order by Bulgaria | Закон за европейската заповед за защита
Official publication: Държавен вестник; Number: 41; Publication date: 2015-06-05
Наказателен кодекс
Official publication: Държавен вестник; Number: 41; Publication date: 2015-06-05
Наказателно-процесуален кодекс
Official publication: Държавен вестник; Number: 41; Publication date: 2015-06-05
Закон за признаване, изпълнение и изпращане на актове за налагане на мерки за процесуална принуда, различни от мерките, изискващи задържане
Official publication: Държавен вестник; Number: 33; Publication date: 2016-04-26 | - |
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2012/13/EU: Directive 2012/13/EU of 22 May 2012 on the **n_right to information_n** in criminal proceedings
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| - | National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission | - |
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2012/29/EU: Directive 2012/29/EU of 25 October 2012 establishing **n_minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime_n**
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11 Beal 2017
| - | Penal procedure code – Official publication: State Gazette /Държавен вестник/; Number: 67; Publication date: 2017-08-04 | - |
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2013/32/EU: Directive on common procedures for granting and withdrawing international protection of 26 June 2013
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22 Beal 2025
| - | - | Implemented Art. 1 to 30, Article 31(1), (2) and (6) to (9), Articles 32 to 46, Articles 49 and 50 and Annex I. |
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2013/40/EU: Directive 2013/40/EU of 12 August 2013 on **n_attacks against information systems_n** replacing Council Framework Decision 2005/222/JHA
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| - | National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission | - |
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2013/48/EU: Directive 2013/48/EU of 22 October 2013 on **n_the right of access to a lawyer_n** in criminal proceedings and in European arrest warrant proceedings, and on the right to have a third party informed upon deprivation of liberty and to communicate with third persons
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22 Ean 2019
| - | National Implementing Measures (NIM) have not been communicated to the European Commission | Following EUR-Lex, this Directive has been transposed by Bulgaria with 10 Measures. The most recent one was on 2019-01-22. |
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2014/42/EU: Directive 2014/42/EU of 3 April 2014 on the **n_freezing and confiscation of instrumentalities_n** and proceeds of crime in the European Union
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| - | Act on Recognition, Enforcement and Setting of Assets of Property or Evidence, Bulgarian Criminal Code and Bulgarian Criminal Procedure Code
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2014/41/EU: Directive 2014/41/EU of 3 April 2014 regarding the **n_European Investigation Order_n** in criminal matters
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23 Feabh 2018
| Notification of the transposition of Directive 2014/41/EU on European Investigation Order in criminal matters by Bulgaria
Notification from the Republic of Bulgaria in accordance with Article 105 (3) of Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (“the EPPO”) | European Investigation Order Law – Official publication: State Gazette /Държавен вестник/; Number: 16; Publication date: 2018-02-20 | Useful tools and information for the practical application of the European Investigation Order (EIO) directive |
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2014/62/EU: Directive 2014/62/EU of 15 May 2014 on the protection of the **n_euro and other currencies against counterfeiting_n** by criminal law and replacing Council Framework Decision 2000/383/JHA
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| - | National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission | - |
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2014/66/EU: Directive on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework of an intra-corporate transfer of 15 May 2014
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Directive 2014/57/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on criminal sanctions for market abuse (**n_market abuse directive_n**)
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22 Beal 2025
| Transposed into Bulgarian legislation through the Criminal Code. | - | - |
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2015/413/EU: Directive 2015/413/EU of 11 March 2015 facilitating **n_cross-border exchange of information on road-safety-related traffic offences_n** (replaced by
Directive 2019/713)
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| - | National Implementing Measures provided to the European Commission | - |
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2015/849/EU: Directive 2015/849/EU of 20 May 2015 on the **n_prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing_n**, amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012, and repealing Directive 2005/60/EC
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8 Beal 2025
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2016/343/EU: Directive 2016/343/EU of 9 March 2016 on the strengthening of certain aspects of the **n_presumption of innocence and of the right to be present at the trial_n** in criminal proceedings
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| - | Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria (Article 31, para 3); the Criminal Procedure Code; the Criminal Code; the Ministry of interior Act; the Judiciary system Act; the Act on the Liability for Damage Incurred by the State and the Municipalities; the Obligations and Contracts Act; the Implementation of Penal Sanctions and Detention in Custody Act. | - |
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(EU) 2016/680: Directive (EU) 2016/680 of 27 April 2016 on the **n_protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities_n** for the purposes of the prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, and on the free movement of such data, and **n_repealing Council Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA_n**
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22 Beal 2025
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Fully transposed in Chapter Eight "Rules on protection of natural persons with regard to processing of personal data by competent authorities for purposes of prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences оr execution of criminal penalties, including safeguarding against and prevention of threats to public order and security" (SG, 17/19) of the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act; | - | - |
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2017/541/EU: Directive 2017/541/EU of 15 March 2017 on **n_combating terrorism_n** and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA and amending Council Decision 2005/671/JHA
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23 Beal 2025
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Transposed into Bulgarian legislation through the following acts:
=> Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Persons and Family Act, Administrative Violations and Sanctions Act, Public Procurement Act, Counter-Terrorism Act, Civil Aviation Act, Maritime Space, Inland Waterways and Ports of the Republic of Bulgaria Act, Extradition and European Arrest Warrant Act, Ministry of Interior Act, Crime Victim Assistance and Financial Compensation Act. | - | - |
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2016/681/EU: Directive 2016/681 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 **n_on the use of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime_n**
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22 Beal 2025
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Transposed in the Bulgarian State Agency for National Security Act. | - | - |
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2016/800/EU: Directive 2016/800/EU of 11 May 2016 on **n_procedural safeguards for children who are suspects or accused persons_n** in criminal proceedings
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11 Beal 2016
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- Criminal Procedure Code
- Family Code
- Bar Act
- Child Protection Act
- Extradition and European Arrest Warrant Act
- Execution of Punishments and Detention in Custody Act and the Rules for the Implementation of Execution of Punishments and Detention in Custody Act
- Judiciary Act
- Legal Aid Act
- Ministry of Interior Act
- Social Services Act
- Ordinance No 8121з-433 of 16.03.2017 on the professional training of the staff of the Ministry of the Interior
- Ordinance No. 2 of 22.03.2010 on the conditions and procedure for medical care in places of deprivation of liberty
- Instruction No 8121з-78 of 24.01.2015 on the procedure for carrying out detention, the equipment of premises for housing detainees and the order in them in the Ministry of the Interior
| Bulgaria has initially notified the implementation measures taken with respect to Directive (EU) 2016/800 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on procedural safeguards for children who are suspects or accused persons in criminal proceedings on 14.10.2019 in THEMIS / MNE (National Measures of Execution); last amendments were notified on 03.04.2024. |
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2016/1919/EU: Directive 2016/1919/EU of 26 October 2016 on **n_legal aid for suspects and accused persons in criminal proceedings and for requested persons in European arrest warrant_n** proceedings
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26 Ean 2019
| - | Legal Aid Act; the Criminal Procedure Code; the Ministry of interior Act; the Extradition and European Arrest Warrant Act; the Customs Act; the State Agency for National Security Act; the Bar Act. | - |
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TREOIR (AE) 2017/1371 Ó PHARLAIMINT NA hEORPA AGUS ÓN gCOMHAIRLE
an 5 Iúil 2017
maidir leis an gcomhrac in aghaidh na calaoise ar leasanna airgeadais an Aontais trí bhíthin an dlí choiriúil
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30 DFómh 2019
| - | The implementing law came in force as of 30 October 2019 and has been implemented in the Bulgarian Criminal Code, Bulgarian Criminal Procedure Code, Bulgarian Civil Procedure Code, Law on the management of assets from European structural and investment funds and Law on the Judiciary. | - |
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Treoir (AE) 2018/843 ó Pharlaimint na hEorpa agus ón gComhairle an 30 Bealtaine 2018 lena leasaítear Treoir (AE) 2015/849 maidir le húsáid an chórais airgeadais chun sciúradh airgid nó maoiniú sceimhlitheoireachta a chosc, agus lena leasaítear Treoir 2009/138/CE agus Treoir 2013/36/AE
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8 Beal 2025
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TREOIR (AE) 2018/1673 Ó PHARLAIMINT NA hEORPA AGUS ÓN gCOMHAIRLE an 23 Deireadh Fómhair 2018 maidir le sciúradh airgid a chomhrac tríd an dlí coiriúil
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23 Beal 2025
| Transposed into Bulgarian legislation through the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code | - | - |
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TREOIR (AE) 2019/713 Ó PHARLAIMINT NA hEORPA AGUS ÓN gCOMHAIRLE an 17 Aibreán 2019 maidir le calaois agus góchumadh modhanna íocaíochta neamhairgid a chomhrac agus lena n-ionadaítear Cinneadh Réime 2001/413/CGB ón gComhairle
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23 Beal 2025
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Transposed into Bulgarian legislation through the Criminal Code and the Administrative Violations and Sanctions Act. | - | - |
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TREOIR (AE) 2019/884 Ó PHARLAIMINT NA hEORPA AGUS ÓN gCOMHAIRLE an 17 Aibreán 2019 lena leasaítear Cinneadh Réime 2009/315/CGB ón gComhairle, a mhéid a bhaineann le malartú faisnéise faoi náisiúnaigh tríú tír agus a mhéid a bhaineann leis an gCóras Faisnéise Eorpach um Thaifid Choiriúla (ECRIS), agus a ghabhann ionad Chinneadh 2009/316/CGB ón gComhairle
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24 Noll 2021
| - | It has been fully implemented – additional articles were added (in force as of 24/12/2021) in Ordinance № 8 from 26.02.2008 on the functions and the organisation of the activity of the criminal records offices.
See: lex.bg/laws/ldoc/2135581532 | - |
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2023/1544/EU: Directive (EU) 2023/1544 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2023 laying down harmonised rules on the designation of **n_designated establishments and the appointment of legal representatives for the purpose of gathering electronic evidence_n** in criminal proceedings
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2023/977/EU: Directive (EU) 2023/977 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on the **n_exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities of Member States and repealing Council Framework Decision 2006/960/JHA_n**
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process ongoing
| Partially transposed, full transposition expected with the adoption of the amendments to the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior Act. | - | - |
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2024/1260/EU: Directive (EU) 2024/1260 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on **n_asset recovery and confiscation_n**
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2024/1203/EU: Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on the **n_protection of the environment_n** through criminal law and replacing Directives 2008/99/EC and 2009/123/EC
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2008/978/JHA: Council Framework Decision 2008/978/JHA of 18 December 2008 on the **n_European Evidence Warrant (EEW)_n** for the purpose of obtaining objects, documents and data for use in proceedings in criminal matters. – repealed by Regulation (EU) 2016/95 of 20 January 2016 repealing certain acts in the field of police cooperation and judicial cooperation in criminal matters.
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