Bulgaria Introduces New Standards for Domestic Violence Risk Assessment and Victim Support

For the first time in Bulgaria, new standards are being introduced to enhance the judicial system’s approach to domestic violence. These include the establishment of specialized services for victims and a new methodology for assessing domestic violence risks. The Bulgarian government approved these measures yesterday, along with several amendments to the Regulations for the Implementation of the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence (PDA), reflecting updates to the law made earlier in 2023.

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