Oversight of security and intelligence services in republic of Bulgaria
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This paper provides critical assessment on the oversight of security and intelligence services in Republic of Bulgaria. It examines the functioning of the state as a mechanism of control and balances and the specifics of oversight that should be exercised over security and intelligence services. The author outlines the founding principles that shall apply to the oversight activities. Suggestions are given for improving the system of parliamentary oversight of security and intelligence services. The study proposes an improvement of the model of the oversight of security and intelligence services in Republic of Bulgaria. The study clarifies the shortcomings in the existing system of oversight of the security and intelligence services and proposes institutional and legislative measures to address them. The research is limited to the control over the security and intelligence services in the Republic of Bulgaria.
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