In Latvia – Judge May Face Criminal Prosecution
On November 13, the Saeima (Parliament) will decide whether to permit criminal prosecution against Riga District Court judge Inese Siliņeviča, reports LETA news agency.
Confidential Committee Discussion
The issue was reviewed during a closed session of the Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee. Committee chairman Andrejs Judins (New Unity) declined to share details, citing a signed confidentiality agreement.
Allegations Against Judge Siliņeviča
Latvian Television's program Panorāma indicates that the judge may be involved in a case regarding abuse of office and fictitious employment within the court’s archive staff.
Career Overview
- Appointed judge by the Saeima in April 2002
- Confirmed as Riga District Court judge in April 2005
- Assigned as Deputy Chairperson in December 2003, officially appointed in July 2005
- Served as Chairperson of Riga District Court from October 2008 for 15 years
Notable Cases Presided Over
Judge Siliņeviča oversaw several high-profile cases, including one involving Latvenergo and another concerning bribery at the Riga Central Market.
The committee’s chairman, Andrejs Judins, said he had signed a confidentiality agreement prohibiting disclosure of the details.
Summary: The Saeima will soon decide on allowing criminal prosecution of a long-serving Riga District Court judge amid allegations of abuse of office and fictitious employment.
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