All statements in this Presentation are of its author and do not necessarily represent views of the United States Agency for International Development nor of the United States Government Anti-corruption Effects of Judgment Enforcement Reform in Bulgaria COMMERCIAL LAW REFORM PROGRAM

USAID Commercial Law Reform Program2 Corruptive practices in judgment enforcement – reasons Remuneration with no relation to the work done Lack of transparency and accountability Poor working conditions Low prestige of the profession

USAID Commercial Law Reform Program3 Judgment Enforcement Reform in Bulgaria Private Enforcement Agents Independent professionals Examination and requirements Quota ant limited jurisdiction

USAID Commercial Law Reform Program4 Judgment Enforcement Reform in Bulgaria Accountability and Transparency Chamber of Private Enforcement Agents Ministry of Justice Insurance companies

USAID Commercial Law Reform Program5 Judgment Enforcement Reform in Bulgaria Financial Framework Tariff (Fees Schedule) Insurance

USAID Commercial Law Reform Program6 Anti-corruption Effects Increased public trust in the judicial system Adequate remuneration Personal and unlimited liability Effective control mechanisms