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In the context of hate crime, is racist motivation treated as an aggravating circumstance?

Code:
RED29
Key Area:
Anti-racist Crime Legislation & Implementation
Strand(s):
Racism
10/01/2012 - 14:20
Short Answer

No.

Qualitative Info

Racist and xenophobic motivation is not treated as an aggravating circumstance by the Criminal Code. Bulgaria is widely criticised about that by NGOs and by the international human rights organisations.

Groups affected/interested Ethnic minorities
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Anti-racism
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Situation(s)
Library
10/01/2012 - 15:00
Short Answer

Yes.

Qualitative Info

As of May 2011, racist and xenophobic motivation is treated as an aggravating circumstance by the law in the cases of murder (Article 116 (1) 11 of the Criminal Code) and bodily injury (Article 131 (1) 12 of the Criminal Code).

Groups affected/interested Ethnic minorities
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Anti-racism
External Url
Situation(s)
Library