A Bulgarian parliamentary committee has approved amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code, allowing suspects to appeal detention orders to two separate judicial instances. Previously, such orders could only be challenged once. The changes, passed on second reading by the legal affairs committee, aim to strengthen due process rights for individuals facing pre-trial detention. The amendments pertain specifically to challenges against prosecutor-issued detention orders, typically lasting 72 hours. Supporters of the reform argue it will provide an additional layer of legal scrutiny and reduce the potential for arbitrary detention. The changes must still be approved by the full parliament to become law. This move is being watched by legal observers as a potential step towards greater judicial independence and fairness within the Bulgarian legal system.