The rector of Veliko Tarnovo University “St. Cyril and Methodius“ prof. Dimitar Dimitrov supported the nomination of Borislav Sarafov for chief prosecutor and gave a positive assessment of his concept.
„After discussing the concept of chief prosecutor of Mr. Borislav Sarafov with colleagues from the Faculty of Law, I would like to emphasize the high evaluation we give to a number of principled positions in this concept. According to me and my colleagues, it reflects the main challenges facing the prosecutor's institution, and its implementation would lead to an increase in the effectiveness of the prosecutor's office and public trust in it," said the opinion of the rector of the higher educational institution, which was addressed to the SJC, bTV specified.< /p>
On January 16, 2025 the Supreme Judicial Council is about to hear Sarafov and vote on his election as chief prosecutor for the next seven years.
According to Prof. Dimitar Dimitrov's objectivity and sometimes critical tone in the concept of the candidate for chief prosecutor give rise to confidence in Sarafov's desire to free the state prosecution from political influence.
„Mr. Sarafov's previous work as the temporary head of the prosecutor's office and the calmness he brought to its work strengthen our confidence that this concept will be implemented and should be supported, the Rector of Veliko Tarnovo University also points out “St. Cyril and Methodius“.
In addition to the support from the academic community, Sarafov has so far received support from the representatives of the Jewish community in our country "Shalom" and from the "Angels on the Road" association, which unites parents and relatives of young people who died in accidents caused by by drivers who have consumed alcohol or drugs substances.