The Saeima Commission for third reading supports the plan to deny some of the employees to leave Russia and Belarus / Day

At the same time, the Commission rejected the proposal of Saeima deputy Skaidrite Abram (P) that « the head of the State and Local Government Institution, taking into account the duties of employment in the employee’s contract or the position of position and competence of the institution in the description of the civil service official, may be forbidden to leave Russia and Belarus. »

Asked to comment on whether the draft law led by the Saeima is commensurate with human rights, Deputy Ombudsman Ineta Piļāne Piļāne replied to LETA that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has intensively encouraged the people of Latvia to not go to these countries in recent years, so it is surprising that people visit these unfriendly countries. In particular, it should be understood that situations in which citizens of the Latvian state will not be able to help adequately help.

« The legislature has decided to set a number of institutions for which such a restriction will be set. The specific objective is understandable. Today, the Member’s proposal was made to a much wider authority to set this restriction. The Ombudsman’s Office objected to it.

The draft law is political, but the state has opportunities and the right to take care of its citizens and national security in the current geopolitical situation, Piļāne emphasized, while recognizing that any restriction on human rights and private life must be demolished and with a clear legitimate aim.

It has already been reported that the draft law was drafted by the Saeima National Security Commission. Support has also been supported by the proposal that the deputies of the Saeima will not be able to leave for Russia and Belarus.

The ban on leaving Latvia is to be determined to prevent or reduce the threat of national security created by Russia and Belarus, as well as to ensure the security of public administration and the legal interest in the circumstances in which Latvia’s ability to protect their nationals is limited.

The prohibition to leave Russia and Belarus is expected to be extended to persons who have been issued a special permit for access to state secrets responsible for critical infrastructure safety, as well as persons employed in the Ministries of Defense, Home Affairs and Justice, the relevant ministries or ministerial institutions. to officials.

The prohibition will also apply to persons employed in the diplomatic or consular service, as well as in court or prosecutor’s institutions.

The Ministry of the Interior subordinate authorities are the State Police, the State Security Service, the State Border Guard, the State Fire and Rescue Service, the Internal Security Bureau, the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, the State Security Agency, the Information Center of the Ministry of the Interior, the Health and Sports Center of the Ministry of the Interior, and the Outpatient Clinic.

The Ministry of Justice subordinate institutions are the Register of Enterprises, the Insolvency Control Service, the State Land Service, the State Forensic Experts Bureau, the Prison Administration, the Patent Office, the State Probation Service, the State Language Center, the Court Administration and the Administration of the Maintenance Guarantee Fund.

The critical infrastructure of Latvia, on the other hand, consists of objects that are important for the existence of the state and the basic needs of society. Such objects include, for example, electricity, water and natural gas supply infrastructure, hospitals, bridges, airports, ports and railway objects.

The subordinate authorities of the Ministry of Defense are the National Armed Forces, including the National Guard, the National Defense Military Object and Procurement Center, the Latvian Geospatial Information Agency, the Information Technology Security Incident Prevention Authority « CERT.LV », the Latvian National Defense Academy, the Youth Guard Center, the Latvian War Museum, the National Defense and Logistics Procurement Center, Secondary school.

« It is no secret that Russia and Belarus are increasingly reinforcing the intelligence measures against Latvia and that every Latvian national who has crossed the border of these states is useful for them. Despite the clear recommendations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Security Service, both the state and their personal security interests not to go to Russia or Belarus. (JV).

The chairman of the commission has emphasized that in the current circumstances, traveling to Russia and Belarus is extremely dangerous, but unfortunately a large part of the public is still unaware.

« Intelligence officers of these countries, the intelligence officers of these countries make contact with the people of Latvia in their territory, where they have more favorable operational conditions. They are also not delayed by the anti -intelligence measures of the Latvian national security authorities and the power structures of Latvia’s Allied countries. Overall, it means that opportunities to help Latvian and Belarus in difficulties in Latvia.

« When recruiting Latvian nationals, the Aggressor’s aims not only to obtain information on the domestic political processes, planned foreign policy activities and the planned and implemented security measures planned and implemented for the normal functioning of the country, but also to involve them in other harmful activities, including events against national interests or to prevent their duties. »

The ban on exit is also intended to be imposed on the crossing of Russian and Belarus territories in transit. The prohibition will not apply to cases where the departure is required for the performance of duties or for humane reasons and the person has received permission to temporarily leave Latvia.

The bill stipulates that violation of the prohibition of departure will be considered to be an independent basis for termination of employment relationships with the person concerned.