The Justice System Awards Council awarded the Badges of Honour to justice system specialists, experts and employees who, through their work and dedication, have made a significant contribution to the development of Latvia’s justice system and to the strengthening of democracy and the rule of law.
At the awards ceremony, Minister of Justice and Chair of the Justice System Awards Council Inese Lībiņa-Egnere stated:
“Today, we express our gratitude to people who, through their professionalism, integrity and humanity, strengthen Latvia’s legal security every day. These are representatives of the judiciary and the justice system, as well as representatives of business organisations, whose work helps build a secure, fair and competitive Latvia. The rule of law begins where we are able to hear, see and protect the values safeguarded for the individual and society as a whole. This is how public trust in the state, as well as our common security and well-being, are strengthened. I am truly grateful to the recipients of the Certificates of Recognition and Badges of Honour, who often do more than their official duties require, strengthening justice, the rule of law and Latvia as a whole through their work.”
The First Class Badge of Honour was awarded to Irēna Kucina, President of the Constitutional Court and Associate Professor at the UL Faculty of Law, for her outstanding contribution to the development of Latvia’s justice system and to the strengthening of democracy and the rule of law in Latvia and internationally, including her contribution to the development of Constitutional Court proceedings and case law, the strengthening of constitutional thought, and public education.
The Second Class Badge of Honour was awarded to:
Edvīns Danovskis, Dean of the UL Faculty of Law and Associate Professor, for his particularly significant contribution to the development of the justice system, the strengthening of democracy and the rule of law, as well as his substantial contribution to legal science and the development of case law.
Juris Juriss, Judge of the Constitutional Court and Lecturer at the UL Faculty of Law, for his particularly significant contribution to the development of the justice system and to the strengthening of democracy and the rule of law in Latvia and internationally, including notable scientific achievements in the field of justice.
The Faculty congratulates its colleagues on this high recognition! This award confirms the close connection between the lecturers of the University of Latvia Faculty of Law and legal practice, as well as their indispensable role in shaping the foundations of the rule of law in the country.
Additional information: A special justice system award was established in 2008 by the Ministry of Justice, the Prosecutor General’s Office and the Supreme Court to mark the 90th anniversary of the justice system of the Republic of Latvia. Artist Laimonis Šēnbergs was involved in designing the award. The Badge of Honour and its attributes have been approved by the State Heraldry Commission.
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