Constitutional Court publishes the text of the Constitution in e-book format
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia (hereinafter “the Satversme”), the Constitutional Court has published the text of the Satversme in e-book format.
15 February 2022 marks the centenary of the adoption of the Satversme. The norms and values enshrined in the text of the Satversme apply to every sphere of activity of the Latvian State and to every citizen.
In order to make the text of the Satversme easily accessible and user-friendly for everyone, the Constitutional Court has prepared an e-book of the Satversme, which can be read on a computer or other device (smart phone, tablet or special e-reader).
The Satversme is one of the oldest constitutions in force in Europe and is not only a model of constitutional thought of its time, but also the foundation of a modern democratic state governed by the rule of law that can be applied effectively in changing circumstances. Thus, the Satversme is a unique example in the field of constitutional law, of which the Latvian state can be proud in the European and world context. Consequently, the text of the Satversme in the e-book is published not only in Latvian, but also in English and French.
To start reading the text of the Satversme in an e-book, you need to save (download) and attach the e-book file in an e-book reader or app that is available free of charge. The most popular e-book reading programmes are Calibre, Adobe Digital Editions and Books (for Apple devices).
The e-book on the Satversme is available here.
A consolidated version of the text of the Satversme is available here.
Information on the 100th anniversary of the Satversme is available here.