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Information Pack for British Prisoners in Latvia

Prisoners pack template - 2015

Author British Embassy Riga

Date 20 May 2015

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Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4

Who can help? .................................................................................................................. 4

About the Embassy ........................................................................................................... 4

Who are the Consular Representatives? ........................................................................... 4

Contact Information ........................................................................................................... 4

First Steps ............................................................................................................................. 5

Who will know I have been detained? ................................................................................ 5

What will my family be told? .............................................................................................. 5

What will the Consulate do? .............................................................................................. 5

Would I have a criminal record in the UK? ......................................................................... 5

Visits ..................................................................................................................................... 6

How do my family and friends arrange a visit? ................................................................... 6

How many visits am I allowed? .......................................................................................... 6

Consular visits ................................................................................................................... 6

What can visitors bring? .................................................................................................... 6

Prison conditions/services ..................................................................................................... 6

Arrival at police station ...................................................................................................... 6

Arrival at prison ................................................................................................................. 7

General prison conditions .................................................................................................. 7

How can I receive money? ................................................................................................ 8

Can I work or study in prison? ........................................................................................... 9

Can I receive medical and dental treatment? ..................................................................... 9

Food and Diet .................................................................................................................. 10

Mail/Parcels ..................................................................................................................... 10

Can I make telephone calls? ........................................................................................... 10

Leisure and entertainment ............................................................................................... 10

Drugs .............................................................................................................................. 11

How can I make a complaint about mistreatment? .......................................................... 11

The Latvian Judicial System ................................................................................................ 12

Is the system the same as the UK? ................................................................................. 12

What should happen when I am arrested? ...................................................................... 12

What are the stages of a criminal investigation? ................................................................. 12

My rights during the investigation ........................................................................................ 12

Investigation (1) .................................................................................................................. 12

For how long can I be remanded in custody? .................................................................. 12

Prosecution (2).................................................................................................................... 15

Certain procedural actions (3) ............................................................................................. 17

Where will the trial be held? ................................................................................................ 17

Can the charges be changed during the trial? ..................................................................... 18

What happens if I plead guilty to some or all of the charges? .............................................. 18

Do I have to be present during the trial?.............................................................................. 18

Will I have an interpreter during the trial? ............................................................................ 18

Will I have a lawyer during the trial? .................................................................................... 18

Can I speak at the trial? ...................................................................................................... 18

What are my rights in relation to the evidence against me? ................................................. 19

Will information about my criminal record be taken into account? ....................................... 19

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What happens at the end of the trial? .................................................................................. 19

Possible sentences: ............................................................................................................ 19

What is the role of the victim during the trial? ...................................................................... 20

Can I appeal? ..................................................................................................................... 20

What happens if I appeal? .................................................................................................. 20

What happens at the appeal hearing? ................................................................................. 20

What happens if the appeal is successful/ unsuccessful? ................................................... 21

I am from another Member State. Can I be sent back there after the trial? .......................... 21

Information about the charges/ convictions ......................................................................... 21

Prisoners Abroad ................................................................................................................ 23

Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................... 24

Useful legal terms ............................................................................................................ 24

Key phrases – English into Estonian ............................................................................... 24

Annexes .............................................................................................................................. 25

Annex 1: List of English-Speaking Lawyers ......................................................................... 26

Annex 2: List of Private Translators/Interpreters .................................................................. 32

Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................... 36

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Introduction

Who can help?

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO):

The FCO is represented overseas by its Embassies and Consulates (High Commission in

Commonwealth Countries). Both employ consular officers, and one of their duties is to

provide help and advice to any British National who gets into difficulty in a foreign country.

About the Embassy

We are impartial; we are not here to judge you. We aim to make sure that you are treated

properly and fairly in accordance with local regulations, and that you are treated no less

favourably than other prisoners.

We can answer questions about your welfare and about prison regulations but you must ask

your lawyer or the court about legal matters. The attached list of lawyers is provided by the

British Embassy for your convenience, but neither Her Majesty’s Government, nor any

official of the Consulate, take any responsibility for the competence or probity of any

firm/advocate on the list or for the consequence of any legal action initiated or advice given.

We cannot get you out of prison, pay fines or stand bail or interfere with local judicial

procedures to get you out of prison nor secure you an earlier trial date; we cannot

investigate a crime.

We have tried to make sure that the information in this booklet is accurate and up to date,

but the British Embassy cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions in the

information. If in doubt contact a lawyer.

Who are the Consular Representatives?

Ilze Linde, Pro-Consul Tel: 371 67774783 [email protected]

Contact Information

British Embassy Riga J.Alunana 5 Riga LV1010 Latvia Tel: 371 67774700 Fax: 371 67774707 www.gov.uk/government/world/latvia

http://www.gov.uk/government/world/latvia

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First Steps

Who will know I have been detained?

It is essential that the British Embassy is informed as soon as possible after your arrest. It is

your right to do so. When a British citizen is arrested and detained in Estonia the

authorities are not legally obliged to inform the British Embassy automatically. It is you right

to request the notification about your arrest to be sent to the British Embassy. Friends or

relations may inform us much more quickly. We will aim to make contact with you within 24

hours of being notified.

What will my family be told?

For reasons of confidentiality we are not permitted to tell anyone that you have been

detained or what the charges are without your permission.

What will the Consulate do?

If you have no belongings and no money, we can contact your family and arrange the basic

toiletries to be arranged for you. In case they wish to transfer any money to you, we can tell

your next-of-kin how to transfer money to you .Prisons in Latvia accept payments directly to

the prison account .

If you have dual nationality and are imprisoned in the country of your other nationality the

British Consul cannot assist you formally, under international law. However, Consular staff

will provide whatever informal assistance the local authorities will allow. Your relatives and

friends can contact the above address for advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office

in London.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office Desk Officer for Latvia Consular Directorate Old Admiralty Building London SW1 2PA Tel: 0044 (0) 20 7008 0205

Would I have a criminal record in the UK?

You should be aware that if you have been convicted for certain serious offences, such as

sexual assault or drugs trafficking, we are obliged to inform the UK police. It is therefore

possible that information about this offence may appear if a Criminal Records Bureau

check were carried out by a prospective employer.

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Visits

How do my family and friends arrange a visit?

All visits must requested in writing from the prison administration in good time. Your family

may not be permitted to visit you while you are in remand.

How many visits am I allowed?

The number of visits from your family will also depend on the regime of the prison you are

held in. For instance in closed prisons you are entitled to a longer visit (6-12 hours) three

times a year and 4 (1-2 hours) shorter visits a year. Prisons would normally have separate

premises for longer visits. There is no restriction on the number of visits by your solicitor.

Consular visits

Persons in custody who are citizens of foreign states have the unrestricted right to receive

visits from consular officers of their countries of nationality.

A person in custody has the unrestricted right to receive visits from his or her criminal

defence counsel, representative who is an advocate, minister of religion and a consular

officer of his or her country of nationality, and a notary for performance of a notarial act.

Visits shall be uninterrupted.

All visits must requested in writing from the prison administration in good time

What can visitors bring?

The list of permitted items shall be established in the internal rules of the prison or house of

detention. Drugs, alcohol and mobile phones are banned in prisons.

Prison conditions/services

A closed prison is a prison with a guarded wall or other barrier which enables constant

supervision of prisoners. For the accommodation of prisoners, a closed prison has cells

which enable constant visual and electronic surveillance of prisoners. Prisoners shall be

permitted to move about within the territory of a closed prison at the locations and at the

times provided in the internal rules and rules of procedure of a prison. Prisoners shall be

separated in locked cells allocated to them from lights-out until wake-up and at other times

provided in the internal rules and rules of procedure of the prison.

An open prison is a prison with a territory marked by clearly visible signs. An open prison

has residential buildings with rooms for the accommodation of prisoners. Prisoners are

permitted to move about freely within the territory of an open prison from wake-up time until

lights-out. With the permission of the prison service, prisoners are also permitted to move

outside the territory of an open prison in connection with their studies, work or provision of

health care services.

Arrival at police station

A person is received into a prison or detention house on the basis of a copy of the report on

the detention of the person or a misdemeanour report, copy of the report on the detention of

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a suspect, copy of the court judgment or court ruling/ order, or identity document or, in the

absence thereof, identification document prepared by the police. Detention houses are

custodial institutions which are staff units of the Police and Border Guard Board and which

organise the imposition of custody pending trial and detention.

Arrival at prison

Imprisonment is divided into three phases: the reception, main and release phase. The

purpose of the reception phase is to help the detainee to integrate into the prison life and to

compile a resocialization program. In the main phase, the means planned in the action plan

will be implemented. The goal of the release phase is to prepare the detainee for life after

being released from prison.

General prison conditions

There are 15 prisons in Latvia, amongst them are Iļģuciems prison for women and Cēsis

juvenile correction facility. The prisons are built to accommodate just over 9000 prisoners,

but the actual prison population is around 7500. Over population of prisons is rare, but not

impossible.

Latvian prisons are a direct heritage from the Soviet prisons system, which was notorious for

its poor conditions, overcrowding of cells and disrespect of human rights. 7 of the 15 prisons

are older than 100 years. Under international pressure the Government have invested

considerable financial resources to convert the prisons, so that they meet the minimum

standards. So far approximately 40% percent of prisons have been renovated. Most prisons

will have a mixture of the old style cells, holding up to 30 prisoners, and the renovated cells

holding 3-6 inmates. Commonly, prison administration will try to put Western prisoners in the

renovated blocks of the prison, although there are no guarantees. It is also common that the

administration will try to put prisoners speaking the same language together.

There are three regimes in Latvian prisons – closed, semi-closed and open prisons. In

closed prisons, prisoners are kept in cells for 23 hours a day, only being allowed to leave the

cell for a one hour walk each day. The same restrictions apply to remand prisons. Latvia is

notorious for lengthy pre-trial detentions. In semi-closed prisons prisoners may move around

the section and will be locked up in their cells overnight. In open prisons prisoners may move

freely around the territory of the prison. It is up to the court to decide which regime prison

you will serve your sentence in. A crucial element in determining the regime of the prison will

be the gravity of your crime.

After serving ¼ of the sentence, provided you have a good behaviour record, you may write

to the Regime Commission at the Prisons Authority to be transferred to a milder regime

prison. For serious breaches of prison rules you may be transferred to a higher security

regime prison.

Most prisons have either a permanent or visiting Christian chaplain and some have

dedicated chapels.

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How can I receive money?

You should ask your prison administration for details how funds for use in the prison shop

can be transferred directly into your prison account.

OPTIONS TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO BRITISH NATIONALS OVERSEAS VIA THE FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

Please note that we can only advance funds to the person overseas once your payment has cleared in our account. 1. Electronic Bank transfers

Payment by electronic/internet bank transfer can be made either using online or telephone banking, or at your local bank or building society. For all bank transfers, you will need to include the following details:

Bank: National Westminster Bank Account Name: FCO Multi Vote Sort Code: 60-70-80 Account Number: 10012362 Reference: FCO case reference number, surname and first name of the person

you are sending the funds for, plus country name if possible, e.g. 11-THB-123456 SMITH JOE - THAILAND or CON-1234 SMITH JOE – THAILAND

IBAN GB56NWBK60708010012362 SWIFT/BIC NWBKGB2L You may also need our bank address which is: National Westminster Bank, Government Banking, CST PO Box 2027, Parkland, De Havilland Way, Howich, Bolton, BL6 4YU

2. By Post Payments by Postal Order, Bankers Draft, Building Society Cheque or personal cheque should be crossed and made payable to “The Foreign and Commonwealth Office”. They should be sent to:

Accounts Receivable Foreign and Commonwealth Office Corporate Service Centre PO Box 6108 Milton Keynes MK10 1PX

We recommend that you use Special Delivery.

Please ensure that you include a note briefly explaining who the money is for, why you are sending these funds and quoting the FCO case reference number. You may wish to use the payment slip on the next page.

If you would like a receipt, please include a stamped addressed envelope.

Please note that it can take approximately 15 days for personal cheques to clear and for payment to be received. Please write the cheque guarantee number and expiry date, and the FCO case reference number, on the back of the cheque.

We are unable to receive payment by credit or debit card, or by cash.

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To: Foreign and Commonwealth Office FCO case reference number: Date: Please find enclosed funds for: Full Name: Country/place the above is in: Amount enclosed: Fee to be deducted: Payment method: My name is: My address is:

Can I work or study in prison?

In some prisons (for instance in Brasa, Valmiera, Grīva prisons) work is available.

Sometimes certain unpaid jobs are available e.g. in the kitchen. Prisoners are not allowed to

work while in remand.

Very few Latvian prisoners or guards speak English, so it is a good idea to learn Latvian or

Russian. Russian is widely spoken both by prisoners and the staff in all prisons. A language

will help you to understand what is going on, communicate your needs and also ease the

boredom and mental isolation of prison life.

Can I receive medical and dental treatment?

Every prison has a first aid ward for treatment of less serious diseases and traumas.

Prisoners with serious acute health conditions are taken to a medical facility outside prison

under the supervision of prison guards. Prisoners with less serious chronic conditions may

request the prison administration to be allowed to receive treatment at a medical facility

outside prison but they will need to pay for the treatment and cover the costs of convoy.

Consent from the prison administration needs to be sought for treatment outside prison.

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If you are taking any medicine or vitamins, you need to inform the prison doctor. He may

prescribe equivalent medicine available in prison hospital stock or permit the medicine to be

brought in from outside. Although the latter is entirely at his discretion and you will need to

cover the costs.

Make sure you inform the Consular staff of any serious health concerns that you have (both

physical and mental).

Some prisons employ a psychologist or a social worker. Ask the prison administration how a

visit could be arranged if you so wish.

Food and Diet

The provision of food for prisoners shall be organised in conformity with the general dietary

habits of the population with a view to meet the food requirement necessary for survival.

Food shall be provided for prisoners on a regular basis and it shall be such as to meet the

requirements of food hygiene.

Prisoners shall be ensured with dietetic food as prescribed by a medical officer. As far as

possible, prisoners shall be permitted to observe the dietary habits of their religion.

Mail/Parcels

There are no restrictions on the amount of mail you may send and receive. You will have to

pay for the stamps and, possibly stationery. Most letters are censored and some do not get

through. Letters addressed to the Prosecutor or the National Human Rights Bureau may not

be censored or opened by the administration.

You may have parcels sent to you. There are rules on what can and can’t be received and

every parcel will be scrupulously examined by the prison administration. The sender may be

held responsible for sending illegal items/ material/ substances. There are restrictions on the

number of parcels you may receive depending upon the regime of the prison.

Can I make telephone calls?

All prisons have payphones and cards can be purchased from the prison shop. As with

parcels and visits, there are limits on how often and for how long you can make calls. This

also depends on the regime of the prison.

Leisure and entertainment

All prisons have libraries, but stock of books in English is extremely limited or non-existent.

You may ask you relatives to bring some books when they visit you. In some prisons you

can by TV set from the prison shop. Basic sports equipment (weights etc) may be available

in some prisons.

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Drugs

Drugs, alcohol and mobile phones are banned in prisons. Possession and use of these items

are punishable. For breaking the prison rules you may be punished by up to 15 days of

solitary confinement. Injecting drugs may also result in contracting AIDS and other blood-

borne infections, as many drug users in prison are Hepatitis C and HIV positive. Fighting is

also a punishable offence.

How can I make a complaint about mistreatment?

If you have a continuous conflict with a cellmate or feel that your life or security is at risk you

may ask the prison administration to be moved to another cell. The decision will be at the

discretion of the administration.

Letters addressed to the Prosecutor or the National Human Rights Bureau may not be

censored or opened by the administration.

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The Latvian Judicial System

Is the system the same as the UK?

Latvia has an independent judiciary (alongside the legislature and the executive) and employs a three-tier judicial system. In accordance with the Constitution, justice is administered in Latvia by district (city) courts, regional courts and the Supreme Court; and, in a state of war or emergency, also by military courts. What should happen when I am arrested?

What are the stages of a criminal investigation?

The purpose of the pre-trial proceedings is to: find out if a crime has been committed;

who is to be charged with a criminal offence;

whether it is possible to dismiss the case, close it, or take it to court.

The pre-trial criminal proceedings have two stages – investigation and prosecution. The investigation is carried out by different police authorities including the State Police, State Security Police, Financial Police, Military Police, Prison Authorities Board, Bureau for the Prevention and Combating of Corruption, State Border Guard, customs authorities, captains of vessels on the high seas, commanders of military units of the National Armed Forces deployed on foreign territories. The authority of the jurisdiction in which the crime has been committed undertakes the investigation. The Prosecutor’s Office can also carry out an investigation. The prosecuting authorities carry out the prosecution. My rights during the investigation

Click on the links below to find out more about your rights during the pre-trial investigation stages of the criminal process:

Investigation (1) Prosecution (2) Certain procedural steps (3)

Investigation (1)

The purpose of the investigation The purpose of an investigation is to find out whether a crime has been committed; who is to be charged with a criminal offence; if the case can be dismissed. An investigator (usually a police officer) will work with you. For how long can I be remanded in custody?

During the investigation stage, you can be detained for 48 hours and can be remanded in custody as a security measure. The total time available for the investigation and prosecution depends on the seriousness of the offence which you are suspected of (from 6 to 22 months with the possibility to extend it for another 6 months). If these time limits are not met, all security measures and limitations on your property rights must be revoked. What will I be told about what is happening? The police officer who carries out the investigation will tell you what is happening. Will an interpreter be provided if I don’t speak the language? An interpreter will be provided for you; the police officer/ prosecutor will take care of that. The interpreter will translate everything that might be necessary - documents, what is said by the investigator and the lawyer, as well as your evidence. At what stage will I be able to speak to a lawyer? If you do not speak the local language, you are not obliged to have a lawyer but it is advisable since you may be unfamiliar with the local situation and laws. You can choose a lawyer or you can ask the investigating officer to provide a duty solicitor.

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If you are detained a lawyer will be invited to represent you within 48 hours. It is advisable for any foreign lawyer participating in the proceedings to do so together with a local lawyer. An interpreter will be made available as soon as possible since his/her presence is needed to explain the situation to you and for questioning. Will I be asked to provide information? Should I provide information? You have the right to give information but it is not an obligation. You have the right to remain silent and this cannot be used against you and interpreted as failure to cooperate with the investigation. What happens if I say something that is bad for my case? Your evidence will be seen together with other evidence in the case. You do not have to incriminate yourself. You have the right to make any statement you consider necessary. You have the right not to testify. Can I contact a family member or friend? If you are detained you have the right to ask the investigator to inform your immediate family, other relatives, your work place or educational establishment etc. Can I see a doctor if I need one? Yes - the investigation is carried out with respect for human rights. Can I contact my Embassy if I am from another country? You have the right to request that your embassy/ consulate be informed. I am from another country. Do I have to be present during the investigation? You have to be present during the investigation. The investigating officer decides whether it is possible to participate in the investigation process via video link or telephone conferencing facility. Can I be sent back to my home country? There is no such requirement in the law but expulsion from the Republic of Latvia is a possible penalty which can be imposed. This can be applied only on the basis of a court ruling. Will I be held in custody or released? The investigating magistrate takes a decision about your detention within 48 hours of your arrest. You can be detained if a custodial sentence is envisaged for the crime you have committed and if no other security measure can ensure that:-

you will not evade the investigation/ court proceedings/ enforcement of the ruling;

you will not obstruct the course of the investigation;

you will not commit another crime.

The investigating magistrate will hear from you before taking the decision regarding your detention. You have the right to submit documents suggesting that your detention would not be reasonable. The presence of a lawyer and an interpreter will be assured for you. Can I leave the country during the investigation? You may leave the country with the permission of the investigating officer (usually in writing). Will I be asked for fingerprints, samples of my DNA (e.g. hair, saliva) or other bodily fluids? Click on the link to get information about your rights. Can there be a body search? Click on the link to get information about your rights. Can my home, business premises, car etc be searched? Click on the link to get information about your rights. Can I appeal? You have the right to appeal against the decision of the investigating magistrate to the Chairman of the Court. You have the right to appeal against actions taken by the investigating officer/ prosecutor to the supervising prosecutor/ a senior prosecutor respectively.




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You should submit complaints about decisions of the investigating officer, prosecutor or investigating magistrate within 10 days but you can complain about their actions throughout the investigation process. You can submit the complaint in a language you know. The complaint must be reviewed within 10 days of receipt. If the complaint is not written in the official language, the deadline will be counted from the date on which the translation is available; you will be informed of this. Can I plead guilty to all or some of the charges before the trial? You have the right to plead guilty during the investigation/ prosecution to all / some charges or one charge. If you plead guilty, it is considered a mitigating circumstance that might lead to a less severe penalty or serve as a basis for terminating the criminal proceedings. If you cooperate with the investigation/ prosecution, it might facilitate the application of less stringent security measures/ release from custody. Can the charges be changed before the trial? The charges against you can be changed if the prosecutor has obtained additional evidence. The initial charges against you must be changed if they have proved to be incorrect - then the prosecutor will terminate the prosecution for that part. The new charges will be presented to you. Can I be charged with an offence that I have already been charged with in another Member State? Charges can be brought against you but you cannot be tried and convicted if you have already been tried or acquitted for the same offence in another state. Will I get information about the witnesses against me? You will receive information about witnesses who give evidence against you. The prosecutor will give you the case file after the completion of the investigation into the case and before it is sent to the court, and you will be able to familiarise yourself with the statements of witnesses. Will I get information about other evidence against me? You will receive the case file and it will contain all the evidence the prosecutor is going to use against you in court. The prosecutor will give you copies of the case file. I have already been convicted of this crime in another Member State. What happens now? You cannot be tried for the same offence in Latvia. The double jeopardy rule (ne bis in idem) applies to EU Member States. Will information be requested about my criminal record? Information about your criminal record will be requested.


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Prosecution (2)

The purpose of the prosecution stage The purpose of the prosecution is to establish a criminal offence; identify the person who should be charged with that offence; conclude if the case can be dismissed or closed and forwarded to the court. The prosecutor will work with you. The total time available for the investigation and prosecution depends on the seriousness of the offence which you are suspected of (from 6 to 22 months with the possibility to extend it for another 6 months). If these time limits are not met, all security measures and limitations on property rights must be revoked. What will I be told about what is happening? The prosecutor who carries out the investigative measures (probably the same measures as during the investigation) will tell you about what is happening. Will an interpreter be provided if I do not speak the language? An interpreter will be provided for you; the prosecutor will take care of that. The interpreter will translate everything that might be necessary - documents, what is said by the prosecutor and the lawyer, as well as your evidence. At what stage will I be able to speak to a lawyer? If you do not speak the local language, it is advisable to have a lawyer since you may be unfamiliar with the local situation and laws. It is advisable for any foreign lawyer participating in the proceedings to do so together with a local lawyer. You can choose a lawyer or you can ask the prosecutor to provide a duty solicitor. An interpreter will be made available as soon as possible since his/her presence is needed to explain the situation, for questioning etc. Will I be asked for information? Should I provide information? You have the right to give information but it is not an obligation. You have the right to remain silent and this cannot be used against you and interpreted as failure to cooperate. What happens if I say something that can be used against me in the case? Your evidence will be seen together with other evidence in the case. You do not have to incriminate yourself. You have the right to make any statement you consider necessary. You have the right not to testify. Can I contact a family member or friend? If you are detained you have the right to ask the prosecutor to inform your immediate family, other relatives, your work place or educational establishment etc. Can I see a doctor if I need one? Yes - the prosecution is carried out with respect for human rights. Can I contact my Embassy if I am from another country? You have the right to request that your embassy/ consulate be informed. I am from another country. Do I have to be present during the investigation? You have to be present during the prosecution stage. The prosecutor decides whether it is possible to participate in the investigation process via video link or telephone conferencing facility. Can I be sent back to my home country? There is no such requirement in the law but there is an additional penalty envisaged - expulsion from the Republic of Latvia. This can be applied only on the basis of a court ruling Will I be held in custody or released? The investigating magistrate takes a decision about your detention. You can be detained if a custodial sentence is possible for the crime you have committed and if no other security measure can ensure that you will not evade the investigation/ court proceedings/ enforcement of the ruling; will not obstruct the course of the investigation; will not commit another crime. The investigating magistrate will hear from you before taking a decision regarding your detention. You have the right to submit documents suggesting that your detention would be unreasonable. The presence of a lawyer and an interpreter will be assured for you.



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Can I leave the country during the investigation? You may leave the country with the permission of the prosecutor (usually in writing). Will I be asked for fingerprints, samples of my DNA (e.g. hair, saliva) or other bodily fluids? Click on the link to get information about your rights. Can there be a body search? Click on the link to get information about your rights. Can my home, business premises, car etc. be searched? Click on the link to get information about your rights. Can I appeal? You have the right to appeal against the decision of the investigating magistrate to the Chairman of the Court. You have the right to appeal against the actions of the prosecutor to a senior prosecutor. You should submit complaints about the decisions of the prosecutor/ investigating magistrate within 10 days. Complaints about the actions of the prosecutor can be submitted throughout the investigation process. You can submit the complaint in a language you know. The complaint must be reviewed within 10 days of receipt. If the complaint is not written in the official language, the deadline will be counted from the date on which the translation is available; you will be informed of this. Can I plead guilty to all or some of the charges before the trial? You have the right to plead guilty during the investigation / prosecution to all / some of the charges or one charge. If you plead guilty, it is considered a mitigating circumstance that might lead to a less severe penalty. If you plead guilty and cooperate with the investigation/ prosecution, this might help in establishing less stringent security measures/ release from custody. If you plead guilty, the criminal proceedings may be brought to an end. Possible outcomes are:-

a conditional discharge from criminal liability;

the prosecutor’s order for the applicable penalty;

an agreement with the prosecutor about you pleading guilty and the applicable penalty, which will then be validated by the court, etc.

Can the charges be changed before the trial? The charges against you can be changed if the prosecutor has obtained additional evidence. The charges against you can be changed if the prosecutor recognises they have proved not to be correct - then the prosecutor will terminate the prosecution for that part of the charges. The new charges will be presented to you. Can I be charged with an offence that I have already been charged with in another Member State? Charges can be brought against you but you cannot be tried and convicted if you have already been tried or acquitted for the same offence in another state. Will I get information about the witnesses against me? You will receive information about witnesses who give evidence against you. The prosecutor will give you the case file with the witness statements after the completion of the investigation and before the case is sent to court. Will I get information about other evidence against me? You will receive the case file and it will contain all the evidence the prosecutor is going to use against you in court. The prosecutor will give you copies of the case file. I have already been convicted of this crime in another Member State. What happens now? You cannot be tried for the same offence in Latvia. The double jeopardy rule (ne bis in idem) applies to EU Member States. Will information be requested about my criminal record?




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Yes, information about your criminal record will be requested. Certain procedural actions (3)

Will I be asked for fingerprints, samples of my DNA (e.g. hair, saliva) or other bodily fluids? You can be asked to give fingerprints or samples of your DNA. Samples of other bodily fluids can be requested and taken if it is necessary for the investigation of a particular offence. You have the right to acquaint yourself with a decision about an examination by an expert before it is forwarded for execution, provided the examination concerns you. You have the right to ask questions about the examination by an expert before the examination takes place. You are obliged to submit to an expert examination. You have the obligation to give samples for a comparative examination or to allow them to be obtained. If you give samples for a comparative examination willingly, that will be noted. You have the right to be told about information that is recorded and can ask to add anything you consider necessary before signing the record. If you do not allow samples to be taken for a comparative examination, they will be obtained using coercive measures on the basis of a decision by the investigating magistrate. Can there be a body search? Your body can be visually examined if there are traces of criminal activity on it, any specific markings or characteristics, etc. Only a person of the same sex / medical specialist can perform a visual examination of your body. A written record is made of the visual examination and you have the right to be told about it and to comment on it. Your body can be searched if items or documents significant to the investigation are concealed in your clothes, belongings, body or its open cavities. Only a person of the same sex can search your body in the presence of a medical professional. A decision to perform a body search is not required if you are in detention. A decision to perform a body search is not required if it is performed during the searching of a room or area and you are present at that time. Can my home, business premises, car etc. be searched? Your home, business premises, car etc. can be searched. The investigating magistrate or court takes the decision about the search but the investigator’s decision, approved by the prosecutor is enough in urgent cases. You or an adult member of your family have the right to be present during the search especially if it is performed at your official residence/ work place; except if you are under arrest. If you or an adult member of your family cannot be present during the search a representative of the local municipality, manager/ governor of the premises/ building must be invited. You have the right to be told about the decision about the search before the search takes place, and the investigator has the duty to present the decision to you. All items found and seized during the search must be shown to you, recorded and wrapped and sealed, if appropriate. You have the right to request that the site of the search be returned to its previous state if that is practically possible. You have the right to be told about the records of the search, express remarks and request that they are entered in the records. You have the right to a lawyer and interpreter during the search.

Where will the trial be held?

The case will be heard by a district/city court or for a very serious crime, by a regional court. Usually the location will depend on the place where the crime has been committed. You will be given a written notice. The case is heard in an open court sitting, with some exceptions (sexual offences; necessity to protect a state secret, etc.).

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A single judge will examine the case in the Court of First Instance but the Chairman of the Court may require the case to be examined a college of three professional judges. The judge/college decides the case.

Can the charges be changed during the trial?

The public prosecutor can change the charges in the course of the trial to more/ less serious charges. If the public prosecutor changes the charges to less serious ones, but the factual evidence remains unchanged, the new charges are entered in the minutes of court proceedings. If the charges are changed to less serious ones, when factual evidence has changed or to more serious ones but the factual evidence has not changed, the new charges should be entered in the minutes of court proceedings. You can request that they be issued in writing. If the public prosecutor changes charges to more serious ones because new factual evidence has been found in relation to the crime, the court may announce a recess and the prosecutor must present the new charges to the court within one month. Information about the new charges will be sent to you, your lawyer, the victim and the victim’s representative and the date of the trial will be stated.

What happens if I plead guilty to some or all of the charges?

If the defendant pleads guilty, this might mean that a less severe sentence is applied, This is also the case where a guilty plea is entered to part of the charges. If you plead guilty to all of the charges, the case can be tried without testing the evidence and by assessing only the evidence which relates to you personally, and to compensation in the form of damages. In this case, there are limited possibilities for an appeal against the court’s ruling.

Do I have to be present during the trial?

You have to be present at court hearings at all times until the judgement is issued. You can request that the case be heard without you, but in this case, your representative should be present. If you are in another country/ your location is unknown/ attendance in court is not possible, the case can be tried in absentia. (i.e. without you) You do not have the right to participate in the trial via video link from another Member State.

Will I have an interpreter during the trial?

An interpreter will be provided for you by the court.

Will I have a lawyer during the trial?

You yourself decide about the need for a lawyer. It is mandatory to have a lawyer in the following circumstances:

if you are a minor/ legally incapacitated/ have learning difficulties;

if a decision is made regarding use of coercive measures of a medical nature;

if you are not able to exercise your procedural rights due to physical/ mental incapacity;

if you are illiterate/ have received a low level of education that does not allow you to exercise your procedural rights;

if negotiations have been started on a deal with the prosecution;

if the case is tried in your absence.

In these cases, a lawyer will be appointed for you and you can reject him/her except where coercive measures of a medical nature are applied. You have the right to request a different lawyer.

Can I speak at the trial?

You have the right to give evidence and express your opinion in court. You have no obligation to give evidence – this cannot be considered as failure to cooperate with the court.

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You have the right to submit your evidence to the court in writing; the court will read it out. You are not obliged to incriminate yourself; the public prosecutor is obliged to prove your guilt. You are not obliged to tell the truth; a new case cannot be started against you because you have deliberately given false evidence/ refused to give evidence. Your behaviour can be taken into account in sentencing but it cannot be seen as an aggravating circumstance.

What are my rights in relation to the evidence against me?

You can introduce new evidence during the court proceedings to support your alibi, rule out criminal liability/ mitigate guilt and challenge the evidence of the prosecution. You have the right to ask questions of witnesses and the victim, you have the right to call witnesses including those that have not been questioned previously; to submit documents, physical/ electronic evidence; to ask the court to request objects/ documents. You have the right to introduce evidence throughout the whole process of court proceedings – up until the moment when the court announces that the court investigation has been completed. You have the right to use the services of a private detective. The court evaluates all evidence in its entirety when deciding on a case. The court takes a decision about calling your witnesses after seeking the opinion of other parties in the proceedings. If your request is overruled, you can resubmit it repeatedly. You and your lawyer have the right to ask questions of all witnesses in the case. Their evidence is analysed in the defence statement that you/ your lawyer will deliver.

Will information about my criminal record be taken into account?

Information about your unspent convictions will be taken into account Convictions that have been removed from the criminal record due to the statute of limitation can be seen as circumstances characterising your personality. These convictions are taken into account when deciding the penalty, including detention. Information about your criminal record is requested during the stages of investigation and prosecution; this information can be submitted in court proceedings. The court will take into account your criminal record when making the judgement. The law allows contact with the competent authorities in another Member State and for information to be requested about your previous convictions there.

What happens at the end of the trial?

The court delivers a decision to acquit or convict, or a decision bringing the criminal proceedings to an end if circumstances suggest that the trial should not continue. This can happen if there is not enough evidence to justify the charges, or if the public prosecutor drops the charges.

Possible sentences:

custodial sentence (3 months – 15 years, and for serious offences, up to 20 years/ lifetime imprisonment);

community service (40 – 280 hours);

a fine (3 – 200 times minimum monthly wages);

confiscation of property (the property is seized without compensation and held by the state);

extradition from Latvia (supplementary punishment: prohibition of entry for 3- 10 years);

limitation of rights (supplementary punishment: prohibition on undertaking certain types of/ any trade; certain professional/ other types of activities; on taking certain office; on obtaining statutory permissions/ licences; 1-5 years);

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What is the role of the victim during the trial?

A person is recognised as a victim by a decision of the investigator/ prosecutor if the person has requested it in writing. The court can recognise a person as a victim up until the beginning of court investigation proceedings. The victim can submit an application for damages; introduce evidence; influence the development of the case (conciliation with the defendant, consent to a prosecutor’s deal regarding sentencing, etc.). The victim presents his/her opinion about the sentence and damages claimed during the trial. The victim can appeal against the judgement of the Court of First Instance and a ruling of the Court of Appeal.

Can I appeal?

You have the right to appeal against the judgement of the Court of First Instance by submitting the appeal claim within 10 days of the date when the ruling is issued. The court can extend the deadline to 20 days. The appeal claim should be addressed to a court one level higher (the College of Criminal Cases at a regional court / the Chamber of Criminal Cases of the Supreme Court) but it should be filed at the court which issued the ruling. It is not possible to appeal separately against the written/ oral decisions taken during a trial. They can only be appealed against together with the court ruling. The appeal claim can be made if you consider that the decision of the court was wrong - for instance, the sentence is too severe/ inappropriate legal interpretation of your behaviour (the application of an inappropriate article/ part of an article of Criminal Law) etc.

What happens if I appeal?

The enforcement of the ruling is frozen if you file an appeal. If you are in prison during the appeal the countdown of the 10/ 20 days deadline for submission of the appeal claim will start from the day when the ruling is served on you in a language you understand. If you experience health problems/ family related circumstances that might require your release from custody, you can ask for a review of the grounds for imprisonment. The court is not obliged to approve such a request. The court will inform you of the date when they will begin hearing the appeal claim. There is no deadline set for that though the courts observe that cases should be reviewed within reasonable time limits. You have the right to introduce new evidence in the appeal claim, explaining why it is necessary to examine it and stating the reasons for not presenting the evidence to the Court of First Instance. You have the right to request that the Court of Appeal examine the evidence if you believe is important to substantiate the appeal claim.

What happens at the appeal hearing?

The following parties are invited to participate in the appeal hearing: the prosecutor, all persons who have challenged the court ruling, defence lawyers/ representatives. A team of three professional judges will review your claim. During the hearing only your claim is reviewed except when the court has doubts about the findings of the Court of First Instance. In an appeal case the court may take one of five possible decisions:

the ruling of the Court of First Instance stands; it is revoked and a new ruling is passed;

it is revoked partially and a new one is passed in relation to that part;

it is revoked and the case is closed;

it is revoked entirely/ partially and the case is returned to the Court of First Instance for a new hearing.



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What happens if the appeal is successful/ unsuccessful?

If your claim is satisfied and no one else (the prosecutor/ victim) challenges the court’s ruling under the cassation procedure the judgement/ decision of the Court of Appeal enters into force. If your claim is not successful, you have the right to challenge the ruling/ decision of the Court of Appeal under the cassation procedure in the Department of criminal cases of the Supreme Court Senate. A cassation claim has to be submitted within 10 days of the day the ruling of the Court of Appeal was made available. The court can extend the deadline to 20 days. You are entitled to compensation if you are acquitted, or the case is closed for some legal reason. If your claim is approved, the record of your conviction will be held in the Information centre of the Ministry of the Interior of Latvia. There are very strict requirements in place for the submission of a cassation claim – you have to provide proof that the Criminal Law/ Law on Criminal Proceedings have been substantially violated. In certain cases you have the right to request reopening of the criminal process if new circumstances are discovered after the ruling/ decision has taken effect. There is no deadline for such reviews. . In certain cases, (if there have been significant violations of the Criminal Law/ Law on Criminal Proceedings) even if you have not submitted a cassation claim your lawyer still be able to submit an application for the review of the ruling/ decision which is in force. There is no deadline for filing the application. A ruling of the Court of First Instance enters into force and is final if it has not been challenged through an appeal/ cassation procedure). The ruling/ decision of the Court of Appeal enters into force and is final if it has not been challenged under the cassation procedure. The decision of the Court of Cassation enters into force and is final on the day the case is reviewed.

I am from another Member State. Can I be sent back there after the trial?

If you have received a custodial sentence you can be sent back to your home country after the trial if the competent authority of your country has requested your extradition and theProsecutor General’s Office of Latvia has agreed or vice versa – it has requested your country to take you to serve your sentence there. Your transfer is not automatic. The conditions of transfer are as follows:

you must be a citizen of the country where the sentence will be served;

the court’s ruling must be in force;

at least 6 months must be left to run on your sentence;

the offence must also be an offence in your country;

you have expressed a wish to serve the sentence in your country/ have agreed to the transfer.

The prison administration will inform you of your right to request a transfer within 10 days of receipt of the order concerning the enforcement of the ruling. You have to submit your request in writing to the Prosecutor General's Office of Latvia. If you do not want to serve the sentence in your country / do not agree to such a request by the authorities of your country, you must submit a written refusal to the Prosecutor General's Office of Latvia. The request for transfer must be reviewed within 10 days.

Information about the charges/ convictions

Information about your convictions in Latvia is held without your consent in the active database of the Register of the Information centre of the Ministry of the Interior of Latviauntil the conviction expires/ is annulled. If you have received an administrative penalty,

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the record is kept for 1 year after it has been served and then it is moved to the archives of the Register. There is no opportunity to challenge this.

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Prisoners Abroad

Since 1978 the charity Prisoners Abroad has offered practical support and advice to British

citizens imprisoned overseas. It is the only UK charity providing this service and it is

available to all, whether guilty or innocent, convicted or on remand. Prisoners Abroad is

concerned with your health and welfare, both during your imprisonment and also on your

return to the UK, through their resettlement service (if you have registered whilst in prison).

They can also provide support and advice to your family during your imprisonment. In order

to access any services, prisoners must first register with Prisoners Abroad by signing and

returning their authorisation form.

Once you seek help from Prisoners Abroad, the Prisoner & Family Support Service will be

your point of contact for advice and information. The type of assistance they can offer will

vary from country to country, but generally they can provide you with information, in English,

on:

your rights as a prisoner and issues that may affect you such as health or transfer to

the UK

obtaining magazines, newspapers, books and the regular Prisoners Abroad

newsletter

writing to a pen pal

learning the language of your country of imprisonment

translation of documents

grants for food if you are in a developing country and don’t have funds from other

sources

grants for essential medicines and toiletries if you don’t have funds from other

sources

preparing for release

help for your loved ones, including information, family support groups and assistance

with the cost of visiting

Prisoners Abroad

89 – 93 Fonthill Road

London N4 3JH

UK

Telephone: 00 44 (0)20 7561 6820 or, for your relatives in the UK, Freephone 0808 172

0098

(Mondays to Fridays 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, UK time)

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.prisonersabroad.org.uk

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.prisonersabroad.org.uk/

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Glossary of Terms

Useful legal terms

A prisoner means a convicted offender who is serving a sentence of imprisonment in a

prison.

A detained person means a person who is serving detention in a house of detention.

A person in custody means a person who is taken into custody as a preventive measure and

who is serving custody pending trial in a ward prescribed for custody pending trial in a closed

prison or in a house of detention.

Key phrases – English into Estonian

Cietumnieks - a prisoner

Aizturetais - a detained person

Apcietinatais - a person in custody

Istermina vizite - short-term visit Telefna zvans - telephone call Konsularais darbinieks – Consular Officer

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Annexes

Annex 1: List of English-Speaking Lawyers Annex 2: List of Private Translators/Interpreters Annex 3: FCO leaflet: In prison abroad – included separately Annex 4: FCO leaflet: Transfers home for prisoners abroad – included separately Both available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/arrest-or-detention Annex 5: Prisoners Abroad authorisation form – included separately Annex 6: Prisoners Abroad family contact form - included separately Annex 7: Fair Trials International questionnaire - included separately. Fair Trail International Leaflets - http://www.fairtrials.org/arrested-abroad/useful-information/

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/arrest-or-detention

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Annex 1: List of English-Speaking Lawyers

This list is in alphabetical order

Gencs Valters Law Firm

Contact person: Attorney at Law Valters Gencs

Riga office - Valdemara Center 3rd floor,

Kr. Valdemara street 21, LV-1010, Riga, Latvia

Tel: +371 67 24 00 90

Fax: +371 67 24 00 91

Tallinn office - World Trade Center 6th floor,

Ahtri street 12, 10151, Tallinn, Estonia

Tel: +372 61 91 000

Fax: +372 61 91 007

Vilnius office - Vilniaus vartai, 6th floor

A.Tumėno st. 4, LT-01109, Vilnius, Lithuania

Tel: +370 52 61 10 00

Fax: +370 52 61 11 00

[email protected]

http://www.gencs.eu/

http://www.attorneys-at-law.eu/

http://lavvocato.eu This company has told us the following things:

they have English speaking staff

specialisations are in tax, mergers & acquisitions, labor law, corporate law, intellectual property, immigration, litigation, contracts, real estate & construction, banking & finance, bankruptcy and restructuring

they have experience of representing British nationals

they can provide legal aid

they can’t offer a Pro Bono service

they cover Latvia, Lithuania,Estonia


http://www.gencs.eu/

http://www.attorneys-at-law.eu/

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Inlatplus*

40-15 Brivibas Street Riga,

LV-1050

Latvia

Tel: (00) (371) 6750 5970

(00) (371) 2640 3577

Fax: (00) (371) 6750 5978

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.inlatplus.lv

This company has told us the following things:


specialisations are in real estate law, business and commercial law, family law, criminal law, employment law, administrative law, patent and copyright law, tax law, debt recovery, visas and residence permits, establishment of companies, legal representation on court and other institutions




they cover Latvia

Liepa, Skopina/BORENIUS

20a Lacplesa

Street Riga,

LV-1011

Latvia

Tel: (00) (371) 6720 1800

Fax: (00) (371) 6720 1801

E-mail:

[email protected]

Website:

www.borenius.lv



http://www.inlatplus.lv/


http://www.borenius.lv/

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Specialisations are in corporate and M&A, banking and finance, intellectual property and IT, public tenders and public procurements, advertising and media law, competition law, real estate and construction, labour law, litigation and dispute resolution, tax




they cover Latvia

Rode&Partneri*

5th

floor, 1 Strelnieku Street Riga,

LV-1010

Latvia

Tel: (00) (371) 6722 5228

Mobile: (00) (371) 2646 8232

Fax: (00) (371) 6732 6770


Website: www.rode.lv



specialisations are in international proceedings, international law, EU law, commercial law, competition law, tax and financial consultancy, due diligence, transactions with real estate, intellectual property, investment projects, criminal law




they cover Latvia


http://www.rode.lv/

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Rusanovs & Partneri

15-7 Pulkveza Brieza Street Riga,

LV-1050

Latvia

Tel: (00) (371) 6727 3267

Mobile: (00) (371) 2656 8838

Fax: (00) (371) 6731 7724


Website: www.rusanovs.lv



specialisations are in international proceedings, international law, EU law, commercial law, competition law, tax and financial consultancy, due diligence, transactions with real estate, intellectual property, investment projects, criminal law




they cover Latvia

Saulvedis Varpins*

Defence Lawyer

Tel: (00) (371) 29203881


http://www.rusanovs.lv/

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specialisations are in Criminal law




they cover Latvia

Skudra & Udris

Attorneys at Law

13 Marijas Street

Berga Bazars Riga,

LV-1050

Latvia

Tel: (00) (371) (6781 2078

Fax: (00) 371) 6782 8171


Website: www.su.lv



specialisations are in administrative law, international private law, banking and corporate law




they cover Latvia



http://www.su.lv/

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Spigulis& Kukainis

Law Firm - Attorneys at Law 3-25 Valnu Street

Riga, LV-1050

Latvia

Matiss Kukainis

Attorney

Licensed in Illinois, U.S.A. and

Licensed in Latvia

Tel: (00) (371) 6721 4272

Mobile: (00) (371) 2839 0346

Fax: (00) (371) 6721 4273


Website: www.sk-legal.com

Business/commercial law, international proceedings, tax and financial consultancy, due diligence,

transactions with real estate, intellectual property, competition law, investment projects,

international law, European Union law.



specialisations are in business/commercial law, international proceedings, tax and financial consultancy, due diligence, transactions with real estate, intellectual property, competition law, investment projects, international law, EU law




http://www.sk-legal.com/

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Annex 2: List of Private Translators/Interpreters

List of translators and interpreters in Latvia

Updated: 11/02/2015

This list is in alphabetical order.


they cover Latvia

Alfabets

35-1 Bruninieku Street Riga, LV 1001

Tel: (00) (371) 6731 5225 E-mail: [email protected]


specialisations are in translation and interpreting

staff speak English, Russian, Latvian

they cover Latvia

A un S

10-23 Merkela Street Riga, LV 1050 Latvia

Tel: (00) (371) 6722 8410, 67227059, 26814154 Fax: (00) (371) 6731 3032


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E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.auns.lv



staff speak English, Russian, Latvian, German

they cover Latvia

Eglitis&Partneri

26 - 5A Blaumana Street Riga, LV-1011 Latvia

Tel: (00) (371) 6728 2599 (Latvian, Russian), 29177576 (English, Russian) Fax: (00) (371) 6728 2518 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.eglitis.lv


specialisations are in translation and interpreting, providing notarization

staff speak English, Russian, Latvian, German and major European languages

they cover Latvia

Inlex Agency

55-525 Caka Street Riga, LV 1011




staff speak English, Russian, Latvian,

they cover Latvia

Lingva Tev

85 Brivibas Street

Riga, LV 1001

Latvia






http://www.eglitis.lv/


http://ukinlatvia.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/living-in-latvia/tulki%40lingvatev.lv

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staff speak English, Russian, Latvian,

they cover Latvia

Skrivanek

57A Dzirnavu Street Riga, LV 1010 Latvia

Tel: (00) (371) 67240364 Fax: (00) (371) 67240 362 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.skrivanek.lv


specialisations are in translation and interpreting, providing notarization , language training for business and public courses

staff speak English, Russian, Latvian, provide translation in 110 languages

they cover Latvia

Strombus

8 Indranu Street Riga, LV-1012 Latvia

Tel: (00) (371) 67501741 Fax: (00) (371) 6750 1740 www.strombus.net



staff speak English, Russian, Latvian, provide translation in English, German, French, Lithuanian, Estonian, East European, former USSR, Yugoslavia languages ,

they cover Latvia

Interpreters

Mr Viktors Freibergs

[email protected]

Mob: (00) 371) 2946

7782


http://www.skrivanek.lv/

http://www.strombus.net/


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Ms Inguna Bekere

Tel: (00) (371) 6729 5403 Mob: (00) (371) 2916 4866 [email protected]

Ms Dace Liepina

Tel: (00) (371) 6757 4624

Ms Ilva Jonass

[email protected]

Tel: (00) (371) 2925

8509



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Disclaimer

This booklet was compiled by the Consular Section, British Embassy Riga. It is revised on a

regular basis

If any of the information contained in this booklet is incorrect, please draw inaccuracies to

our attention so that we can make amendments.

The British Embassy in Latvia is not accountable for the information provided in this booklet.

Local proceedings are subject to change at any time.

Thank you.

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