Law on counteraction to corruption and confiscation of illegally acquired property. Country/Territory Bulgaria Document type Legislation Date 2018 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject General Keyword Framework law Governance Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Institution Procedural matters Access-to-justice Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Ownership Property rights Geographical area Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This text entered into force on 23 January 2018. Abstract This Law regulates the measures for counteracting corruption; the conditions and procedure for seizure in favor of the state illegally acquired property; the statute and functions of the Commission for counteracting corruption and for seizure of illegally acquired property; the interaction of the Commission with other state bodies and the international cooperation. This Law shall aim at protection of the society interests through: effective counteracting corruption; creation of guaranties, that persons, occupying high public positions perform their powers or obligations honestly and fairly, while observing the Constitution and related laws; prevention of possibilities for illegal acquisition of property and disposal of the same. For achieving these, restrictions may be imposed on the property, while observing the right to protection of affected persons and victims from crimes and no risk of injustice shall be admitted. Full text Bulgarian Website www.ciaf.government.bg References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation on the structure and activity of the Commission for combating corruption and confiscation of illegally acquired property and its administration. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2018 (2018) Keyword: Governance, Institution, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX