Confirmation Announced for Second Term of Latvia's Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Latvia's Chief Justice Strupiš Secures Reappointment
In a vote held recently, Chief Justice Strupiš of the Supreme Court of Latvia was reappointed to his position, with 80 MPs casting their votes in favour. One MP abstained, while nine voted against.
Strupiš, who was first elected to the position in 2020, has previously indicated his readiness to continue in the office. He has also emphasised the need for updating the training of judges and improving the procedure for selecting judges. Developing guidelines for judgments and cassation appeals is another task he has mentioned.
In a special edition of the LTV programme "What's happening in Latvia?", Strupiš discussed his ongoing reforms in the judicial system. Not all of these reforms have been completed, but he has highlighted the importance of considering the impact on the judicial system as a whole before running for the position of Chief Justice.
Aside from the judicial reforms under Strupiš's leadership, other systemic developments are taking place in Latvia's justice system. The Ministry of Justice is addressing issues such as prison infrastructure and management reforms, and Latvia's Constitutional Court is issuing decisions impacting legal and judicial practice. Latvia is also complying with EU anti-money laundering regulations, reflecting enhanced legal and regulatory frameworks.
However, specific details about the reforms in the judicial system, beyond the tasks mentioned, are not provided in the text. For detailed or official updates about Chief Justice Strupiš’s reforms, consulting Latvian judicial administration official channels or recent statements from the Supreme Court of Latvia would be advisable.
The exact date of the vote on Strupiš's reappointment is not specified in the text. His current term will expire on June 15th.
[1] Source for prison infrastructure and management reforms [2] Source for Latvia's Constitutional Court decisions [3] Source for Latvia's compliance with EU anti-money laundering regulations [4] Source for the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law Report
- Following the reappointment of Chief Justice Strupiš, the policy-and-legislation department of the Ministry of Justice may seek to work closely with the Supreme Court of Latvia to implement Strupiš's proposed judicial reforms, such as updating the training of judges and developing guidelines for judgments and cassation appeals.
- Politics and general news outlets, including LTV's "What's happening in Latvia?", may report on the ongoing reforms in Latvia's judicial system, particularly focusing on the impact of these reforms on the overall structure and functionality of the judicial system, as emphasized by Chief Justice Strupiš.
