The Constitutional Court will open its new judicial year at a solemn hearing
On Friday, 7 February, at 10:00, the Constitutional Court will hold the seventh successive solemn hearing for closing the previous and opening the Court’s new judicial year. At the solemn hearing, the Constitutional Court looks back at the cases reviewed in the previous year and highlights the findings included in its rulings that are essential for the protection of fundamental rights, consolidation of democracy and the rule of law in Latvia. The report on the development of constitutional law and the work done by the Constitutional Court constitutes a direct link with the people of Latvia and, thus, reinforces trust in the judiciary.
“In the current geopolitical circumstances, issues that pertain to values that are essential for Latvia’s existence take a special place on the Constitutional Court’s agenda, i.e., protection of our national security, constitutional foundations, democracy, sustainability, as well as inclusive and respectful society,” Irēna Kucina, the President of the Constitutional Court, underscores.
Edgars Rinkēvičs, the President of Latvia, will address the solemn hearing. President of the Constitutional Court Irēna Kucina, in turn, will give a report on the development of constitutional law in Latvia in 2024. The guest of honour of the solemn hearing Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, the President of the Republic of Island (2016–2024) and Professor at the University of Island, will speak on the topic “History teaches us… Lessons of the past for our present turbulent times”.
The opening of the Court’s judicial year will be streamed live in the Constitutional Court’s YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ylA6oy09X8
Following the solemn hearing, at 12:30, media representatives are invited to a press conference with the participation of President Irēna Kucina and the Constitutional Court’s guest of honour Guðni Th. Jóhannesson. Working languages: Latvian and English (simultaneous translation provided). Media representatives, wishing to participate in the press conference, are kindly asked to apply by February 5, by e-mailing Ksenija.Vitola@satv.tiesa.gov.lv or phoning +371 67830749.
Live streaming of the press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXXebdH_ock
Report on the Constitutional Court’s work in 2024 will be published on the Court’s homepage on 7 February.
