February 11, 2003
Ms. Daniela Dokovska, Attorney-At-Law
Just a few words, ladies and gentlemen! I would like
to take up what Mr. Dyulgerov said and add something. It is
immediately related to the topic of our meeting today.
I would like to say that the state has a definite
sanctioning capacity. It is not possible to constantly intensify
the sanctioning policy of the state as this reduces the
enforceability of the laws and ultimately undermines respect for
the law. I believe the legislative process is a scientific form of
governing society and it should build on empirical data, on
in-depth study of the criminogenic factors. I think all too little
is done in Bulgaria in terms of criminological studies that would
serve as the basis for the development of legislation. It seems to
me that this has a direct bearing on the issues we're considering
today.
Thank you.