How do you complain about conditions in the place of detention and ask for compensation?
When detained on remand you are held in an investigation arrest. You have the right to be held in conditions that are not inhumane or degrading. Read more about the conditions in a place of detention.
If you believe that the conditions at the investigation prison violated your rights, you can complain about this.
Read on how to make a complaint about conditions.
Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria
In force as of 13 July 1991
Articles 29 (1), 120 (2), 127 (5)
European Convention on Human Rights
In force for Bulgaria as of 7 September 1992
Article 6, 13
Execution of Punishments and Pre-trial Detention Act
In force as of 1 June 2009
Articles 3, 62 (3), 63 (2), 66 (2), 67 (2), 90 (1), 111, 120 (2), 122 (3), 124 (2), 198 (2), 276-283
Rules of Application of Execution of Punishments and Detention Order Act
In force since 9 February 2010
Article 38
Administrative Procedure Code
In force as of 12 July 2006
Law on the Judiciary
In force as of 7 August 2007
Article 146
Neshkov and Others v. Bulgaria
European Court of Human Rights
27 January 2015
Ignats v. Latvia
European Court of Human Rights
24 September 2013