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Vaccination as an administrative social right
No full textThе paper discusses the administrative social right to vaccination in the context of European and Bulgarian administrative law. It examines the interaction between the rights to privacy, freedom of religion and the right to health according to their content in the European Convention on Human Rights, the Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria and current legislation. Also, the paper comments on the case law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on these rights in relation to health hypotheses, aiming to strike a balance between the individual rights of citizens and social rights important for society as a whole. In the light of the case law and legal framework, the paper discusses the extent to which interference with the scope of these rights is regulated by law, pursues a legitimate aim and is necessary in a democratic society
The legal status of persons with mental disabilities in Bulgaria
No full textThe article discusses some problems of the Bulgarian legislation related to legal status of persons with mental disabilities. The national legislation regarding legal status of persons with mental disabilities is considered, outlining the problems of their legal capacity, legal incapacitation and fundamental rights. In this context, it compares the national legal framework with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In conclusion, legal reform is needed to regulate in detail the legal status of these individuals in sync with international principles
The international folklore competition „Pautalia“ - Kyustendil: establishment and development over the years
No full textThe international folklore competition „Pautalia“ – Kyustendil was established in 2007. It is held annually in late June or early July; it is organized by Chitalishte „Bratstvo 1869“ – Kyustendil. The purpose of this report is to indicate the preconditions that led to the emergence of the forum, as well as to trace its development in the period from its establishment to 2016. The changes in the regulations during the years of its implementation are being followed. An analysis of the participants and the repertoire presented by them in each of the editions has been made. Finally, an analysis and summary of the overall development of the competition over the years has been made. As a contribution to the text, it can be pointed out that such a thorough review has been made for the first time; it includes an analysis of the participants in the international folklore competition, showing the strengths and weaknesses and prospects of the edition as a whole
Cover – from See how it’s done to You get a pat on the shoulder (titles of popular Bulgarian songs)
Get PDFCover is a common and valuable musical phenomenon that needs to be studied, well-defined, and classified. This report is an initial attempt of the author in this direction. Certain songs and artists provide arguments for cover’s significance at a micro and macro-structural level. Cover is the main carrier of models and stylistic features that are modified and presented in different musical environments. The interpreted works influence the processes of development and evolution in popular music, unite them and promote the creation of new styles such as rock‘n‘roll. Covers of some types of music can be perceived more easily by a wider range of listeners. This is essential for the upgrading and cultivation of musical taste
How pandemic measures alter theatre as a social-symbolic practice
No full textTheatre is a social-symbolic practice, in which a theatrical performance is just one part of these praxes. If the audience is not present in the theatre, this does not necessarily mean that the contact between the viewer and the subject of the stage no longer exists. Nor does their encounter begin with the start of the performance. How do the COVID-19-measures change the theatre as social-symbolic practice? And how do they influence, for instance, the choice of the plays and the actors, of the form and her reception
Legal Protection of the Secret Invention. Rights of the Inventor and the Patent Holder
Get PDFThis article analyses the legal regime of the secret invention in the current legislation. The essence of the exclusive right arising from the issued patent and its limitation with a view to the protection of the national security and defence of the country have been investigated. It has been established that the absence of publication of the application and of the issued patent is an obstacle to claiming infringement. The hypotheses of the „free use“ of the patented secret invention are considered. A comparison is made between the rights of the inventor, the patent holder and the user of the invention. Analysed the provisions, relating to the determination of the remuneration of the inventor. Special regard is attributed to the procedure for considering appeals against decisions to terminate proceedings at the Patent Office and to requests for the invalidity of a secret patent, indicating the shortcomings in the current legal framework. A proposal de lege ferenda was formulated to amend the patent law
On Some Challenges in Drawing the Allocation Under Several National Legal Acts
Get PDFA properly drafted and enforced allocation is the culmination of a legal dispute. It puts an end to the dynamically evolving civil legal relations through the expected fair statutory satisfaction of all creditors. The activity of drafting allocations under the relevant national legal provisions is quite underrated and little known among legal practitioners in Bulgaria. The legal doctrine lacks a thorough and comprehensive study of the subject and the case-law is extremely controversial. These circumstances give rise to a need to explore and present the subject in its comprehensiveness and completeness in the present study
The Right to Protection of Private and Family Life Under Article 8 of the ECHR. Cases Related to a Request to Change the Name, Gender and Data in Identity Documents and Population Registers
Get PDFThe article examines cases of incorrect case-law on the application of article 8 of the ECHR. Particular attention is paid to the reasons why in Bulgaria has been established controversial case-law on the recognition of the gender identity of persons with different sexual orientation or on the recognition of marriage between same-sex couples in another country. The article focuses on the dissenting opinions expressed by judges of the Constitutional Court on the interpretation of the concept of “gender” and on the dissenting opinions of judges of the Supreme Court of Cassation in cases aimed at ensuring recognition and protection of the right to private and family life of persons with different sexual orientation. Ignoring the judgments against Bulgaria constitutes, in respect of persons of different sexual orientation, a state inaction, which negatively affects their legal sphere
