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On the compliance of Article 185(4) of the Law on Administrative Liability with the fourth sentence of Article 92 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

Combined case: 2023-42-01

On the compliance of Article 7(1) and Article 71(4) of the law “On State Compensation to Victims” with the third sentence of Article 92 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

On the compliance of Article 51 of the Pre-election Campaign Law with Article 100 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

The Constitutional Court decided as follows:

1. It is hereby decided to terminate the proceedings in the case in the part concerning the conformity of Section 5.1, Paragraph three of the Pre-election Campaign Law with Article 100 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia.
2. It is hereby declared that Section 5.1, Paragraphs one and two of the Pre-election Campaign Law conform to the first sentence of Article 100 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia.

On the compliance of Article 124(7) of the Criminal Procedure Law with the first sentence of Article 92 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

Combined case: 2022-32-01

On the compliance of Article 41(1), (2), and (4), Article 17(71) and Paragraph 52 of the Transitional Provisions of the Enterprise Income Tax Law with the first sentence of Article 91 and with the first and third sentences of Article 105 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

On the compliance of paragraph 113 of the Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 50 of 21 January 2014, “Regulations Regarding the Trade and Use of Electricity”, with Articles 64 and 105 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia and with Article 32(5) of the Electricity Market Law

the Constitutional Court held:

to recognise Para 113 of the Cabinet Regulation of 21 January 2014 No. 50 “Regulation on the Sale and Use of Electricity” as being compatible with Article 64 and the first three sentences of Article 105 of the Satversme of the Republic of Latvia and Section 32 (5) of Electricity Market Law.

On Compliance of Section 8(3)(20.4) and Section 9(1)(5) of Law On Personal Income Tax with the first three sentences of Article 105 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

Combined case: 2023-33-01

On Conformity of Section 4.15, Clause 2, Sub-clause “b” of the Law On the Register of Enterprises of the Republic of Latvia with Article 96 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

On the compliance of Section 6(3)(5) of Law on Forensic Experts with Article 101(1) and the first sentence of Article 106 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

On compliance of Section 19.1 (1) of Cabinet Regulation 1013 “Procedure for the owner of an apartment in a multi-apartment building to pay for services associated with the use of the apartment property” of 9 December 2008 (in the version effective between 1 October 2013 and 21 November 2019) with Article 105 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

On Compliance of Section 124, Paragraph six and Paragraph seven, Section 125, Paragraph three and Section 126, Paragraph 3.1 with the First and Second Sentences of Article 92 of the Satversme

Combined case: 2023-37-01

On conformity of Section 13, Paragraph two, Clause 3 of the Insolvency Law, insofar as it establishes a prohibition for a person in respect of whom criminal proceedings for the commission of a deliberate criminal offence have been terminated for non-exonerating reasons, to work as an insolvency administrator, with Article 101, Paragraph one and the first sentence of Article 106 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

the Constitutional Court decided as follows:

1. It is hereby determined to terminate the proceedings in the case in the part concerning conformity of Section 13, Paragraph two, Clause 3 of the Insolvency Law, insofar as it establishes the prohibition to hold the position of an insolvency administrator for a person in respect of whom criminal proceedings for committing an intentional criminal offence have been terminated for reasons other than exoneration of the person, with Article 101, Paragraph one of the Constitution.

2. It is hereby recognised that Section 13, Paragraph two, Clause 3 of the Insolvency Law, insofar as it establishes the prohibition to hold the position of an insolvency administrator for a person in respect of whom criminal proceedings for committing an intentional criminal offence have been terminated for reasons other than exoneration of the person, fails to conform to the first sentence of Article 106 of the Constitution and shall be declared invalid as of 1 June 2025.

3. In respect of the individuals who have commenced to defend their fundamental rights by means of general judicial remedies, it is hereby recognised that Section 13, Paragraph two, Clause 3 of the Insolvency Law, insofar as it establishes the prohibition to hold the position of an insolvency administrator for a person in respect of whom criminal proceedings for committing an intentional criminal offence have been terminated for reasons other than exoneration of the person, fails to conform to the first sentence of Article 106 of the Constitution and shall be declared invalid from the moment of the infringement of the fundamental rights of the respective individuals.

On compliance of Section 19 of Riga City Council binding regulations No RD-23-199-sn “Procedure for the registration and examination of applications for the enrolment of children to Year 1 in Riga municipal education institutions’ of 26 April 2023 with Articles 64, 91, and 110 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

On Compliance of Section 185, Paragraph four of the Law on Administrative Liability with the fourth sentence of Article 92 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

On Compliance of the Words "District (City) Court" in Section 629(4) of the Criminal Procedure Law with the first sentence of Article 92 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

Combined case: 2023-40-01

On Compliance of the Words "District (City) Court" in Section 629(4) of the Criminal Procedure Law with Article 1 and with the first sentence of Article 92 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia

On Compliance of Section 124, Paragraph six and Paragraph seven, Section 125, Paragraph three and Section 126, Paragraph 3.1 with the First and Second Sentences of Article 92 of the Satversme

Combined case: 2023-37-01

On Compliance of Section 124, Paragraph six and Paragraph seven, Section 125, Paragraph three and Section 126, Paragraph 3.1 of the Criminal Procedure Law with the First and Second Sentences of Article 92 of the Satversme

Combined case: 2023-37-01

On Compliance of Section 124, Paragraph six and Paragraph seven, Section 125, Paragraph three and Section 126, Paragraph 3.1 of the Criminal Procedure Law with the First and Second Sentences of Article 92 of the Satversme

Combined case: 2022-32-01

On Compliance of Paragraph 3 of the Jūrmala City Council Binding Regulation No. 46 of 22 November 2012 “Management and Protection of Jūrmala City Greenery” with Article 105 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia