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20.10.2021.

A case initiated with respect to a norm that prohibits the persons, criminal proceedings against whom had been terminated on non-exonerating grounds, to become a candidate for the office of a judge

On 15 October 2021, the 4th Panel of the Constitutional Court initiated the case “On Compliance of Para 3 of Section 55 of the Law “On Judicial Power” with the First Part of Article 101 and the First Sentence of Article 106 of the Satversme of the Republic of Latvia”. The Contested Norm Para 3 of Section 55 of the law […]

17.10.2021.

Constitutional Court Adopts a Judgement in the Case Regarding the Norm Establishing the Obligation of the Owner of Immovable Property to Cover the Costs of Movement of Road Engineering Structures or Technical Means of Traffic Organisation

On 7 October 2021, the Constitutional Court adopted a judgement in Case No. 2020-59-01 “On Compliance of Section 71, Paragraph Three of the Road Traffic Law with the First, Second and Third Sentences of Article 105 of the Satversme of the Republic of Latvia”. The contested norms Section 71, Paragraph Three of the Road Traffic […]

16.10.2021.

A case initiated with respect to a norm that does not envisage the accused person’s right to become acquainted with materials of operational activities which are not appended to the criminal case but are related to the object of evidence

On 20 October 2021, the 1st Panel of the Constitutional Court initiated the case “On Compliance of Section 500 (6) of the Criminal Procedure Law with Article 92 of the Satversme of the Republic of Latvia.” The Contested Norm Section 500 (6) of the Criminal Procedure Law provides: “ If the information obtained in operational activity measures is used in a […]

13.10.2021.

The Constitutional court of Latvia starts a project for exchange of experience with the Constitutional court of Moldova

The Constitutional court of Latvia starts a project for exchange of experience “Strengthening the Capacity of the Legal Service of the Constitutional court of Moldova”. During this project, the personnel of the Constitutional court and experts will provide several webinars with the aim to strengthen the capacity of the Constitutional court of Moldova. The aim […]

30.09.2021.

Challenges in the implementation of individual constitutional complaints are discussed in the bilateral conference of Lithuanian and Latvian Constitutional Courts

On 30 September – 1 October, the Constitutional Court of Lithuania organised the 16th annual bilateral conference “Challenges in the Implementation of Individual Constitutional Complaints” of the justices of the Constitutional Courts of Latvia and Lithuania. The friendship between the Constitutional Courts of Lithuania and Latvia has been lasting for 25 years. The cooperation started in […]

16.09.2021.

A case initiated with respect to norms that do not envisage that a towel and pillow should be provided for a person at a temporary detention facility

On 12 October 2021, the 3rd Panel of the Constitutional Court initiated the case “On Compliance of Para 2 of Section 7 (4) of the Law on the Procedures for Holding Detained Persons” and Annex 4 to the Cabinet Regulation of 10 January 2006 No. 38 “Regulations regarding Nutritional Provision Norms and Provision Norms of Washing Products and Personal Hygiene Products for Persons […]

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