Bulgaria - 2012
Is class action or actio popularis possible? (court claims or action in the name of a group)
- Code:
- RED15
- Key Area:
- Anti-discrimination Legislation & Implementation
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
Yes. |
| Qualitative Info |
Yes. According to Article 71 (3) of the Law on Protection of Discrimination trade unions and their subdivisions as well as non-profit legal entities registered in public benefit can file their own claim in cases of discrimination when multiple victims have been affected. The victims in such a case have the right to join the proceedings. |
| Groups affected/interested | |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Anti-discrimination |
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