EC: Bulgaria needs tough line on crime

Bulgarian courts must speed up trials and strengthen the battle against crime, EC Vice President Franco Frattini says.

Izvor: MAKFAX

Tuesday, 20.02.2007.

11:32

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EC: Bulgaria needs tough line on crime

"Arrests are not enough, we are waiting for sentences", he added.

Frattini gave special praise to a constitutional amendment adopted this month to close a loophole which gave immunity from criminal prosecution to judges, prosecutors and investigators.

The European Commission is expected to come up with a key report on the country's progress in meeting EU standards next month. If Bulgaria fails the test, Bulgarian court decisions run the risk of not being recognized in the rest of the Union.

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