Bulgaria introduced a legal reform to smooth the way...

Bulgaria introduced a legal reform to smooth the way for one of its lawyers to defend the six Bulgarian medics. A Libyan court ruled last month that a Bulgarian defence lawyer could only take part in the trial if Libyan lawyers were allowed to defend Libyan nationals in Bulgarian courts. Bulgaria's State Gazette bulletin carried amendments to the Bar Law, permitting foreign lawyers to defend their compatriots in Bulgarian courts with immediate effect. "I very much hope the Libyan side will appreciate this good-will gesture and will respond by allowing me to represent my clients in court," defence lawyer Vladimir Sheitanov said.