Status

UNCAT ratification date

16 December 1986

OPCAT ratification date

1 June 2011

NPM Legal Framework

NPM Structure


In June 2012, a new Directorate called "National Preventive Mechanism and fundamental human rights and freedoms" was established within the structure of the Ombudsperson's Office.

 

Annual reports
 

The Bulgarian Ombudsperson's Office issues a separate NPM annual report which is published on its website and presented in the Parliament together with the general annual report of the Ombudsperson's Office.

They are available on the NPM's website.

 

Other Reports
 

The Bulgarian NPM issues thematic reports, for example on the situation of refugees and migrants, and on children's rights in educational and socio-correctional schools.

Other reports, such as visit reports and thematic reports, may be available here.