The Constitutional Court welcomed law students from Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski”.
The fourth-year students’ interest in the protection of human rights and personal data, in connection with the courses “Protection of Human Rights” and “Legal Framework for Protection Against Discrimination” that they are studying, prompted their meeting with Constitutional Court Judge Nevin Feti.
Judge Nevin Feti shared her academic and professional experience with the future lawyers, highlighting the consistent case law developed by the Constitutional Court over its 35-year history in safeguarding fundamental rights. She pointed out that citizens cannot directly petition the Constitutional Court when their rights have been infringed, while also noting that access to constitutional justice has been broadened through successive amendments to Article 150 of the Constitution. These amendments have expanded the range of entities entitled to refer cases to the Court. The evolution of the European model of constitutional justice, reflected in the growing involvement of constitutional courts in the protection of fundamental rights, is also evident in the Bulgarian legal system, Judge Feti further noted.
On behalf of the students, Senior Assistant Professor Dr. Blagoy Deliev expressed his gratitude to the Constitutional Court and its President, Pavlina Panova, for the opportunity to visit the institution. He noted that the knowledge and insights the future lawyers gain during such visits are an invaluable part of their academic education and professional development.
