Do Penalties Under Bulgarian Criminal Law Succeed in Achieving the Goals Set Forth in the Criminal Code?

Puleva, Nikoleta

Journal De Jure

“ST. CYRIL AND ST. METHODIUS” UNIVERSITY OF VELIKO TARNOVO - UNIVERSITY PRESS

Do Penalties Under Bulgarian Criminal Law Succeed in Achieving the Goals Set Forth in the Criminal Code?

Authors:

Nikoleta Puleva St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Pages: 85-95
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54664/ASTM9873

Abstract:

Achieving the goals of the penalties specified in the Criminal Code is one of the main tasks that must be performed in order to have limited criminal activity in society. It is necessary to create a number of measures and methods that will positively influence the preventive activity carried out by the state. Statistics show that the perpetrators of crimes are mainly individuals with a lack of work habits, as well as with a low educational qualification. Accordingly, changes are needed not only in the field of criminal legislation but in numerous and diverse areas.

Keywords:

punishment, goals of punishment, effectiveness, necessary changes.