30 | PROTECTING STATELESS PERSONS FROM ARBITRARY DETENTION IN BULGARIA there is a high risk of re-detention. This not only violates the human dignity of these persons, but also poses a serious risk to social cohesion and national security. Therefore, all persons who are released from detention should be granted legal status and related rights including access to work and welfare. 15. Immigration detention shall always serve a meaningful purpose. Otherwise, it is an unjust punishment of the detained person. The Bulgarian authorities shall take actions to implement the above listed measures so that the arbitrary detention of stateless persons is avoided.