Bulgaria - OPCAT Situation
OPCAT Status
OPCAT ratification date
UNCAT ratification Date
NPM Type
Ombuds Institution
NPM Designated
NPM Legal Framework
Amendments to the Ombudsman Act
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 in 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.