Soliciting or accepting a bribe as an official of the Court

Bulgaria

Bulgaria - Criminal Code 1968 (2017) EN

Chapter 8 Crimes against Activities of State Bodies and Public Organisations and Persons Performing Public Functions

Section 2 Malfeasances

Article 283

(Amended, SG No. 26/1973, SG No. 28/1982)
An official who uses his official position to acquire unlawful benefit for himself or for another, shall be punished by imprisonment for up to three years.

Chapter 8 Crimes against Activities of State Bodies and Public Organisations and Persons Performing Public Functions

Section 4 Bribery

Article 304c

(New, SG No. 74/2015)

The punishment under the previous articles shall also be imposed when the gift or benefit was proposed, promised or given to another person with the consent of the official, the foreign official, or the person who claims that he/she can exert influence.

Rome Statute

Article 70 Offences against the administration of justice

1. The Court shall have jurisdiction over the following offences against its administration of justice when committed intentionally:

(f) Soliciting or accepting a bribe as an official of the Court in connection with his or her official duties.