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The Ministry of the Interior is the leading institution in home affairs sector which includes such subsectors as fight against crime, protection of public order and security, protection of individual rights and lawful interests, state border security, fire safety, fire security, rescue, civil protection, record keeping and documentation of population, as…
Management
Information about the management of the Ministry of Interior: minister, parlamentary secretary and state secretary
Minister
The Minister of the Interior performs political management of the Ministry and is responsible for his or her actions to the Parliament.
Parliamentary secretary
The Parliamentary Secretary maintains cooperation with the Parliament and its committees, represents the Minister for the Interior in the legislative process at the Parliament, and participates in the drawing-up and examination of draft laws.
State Secretary
The State Secretary manage the administrative work of the institution and ensure the fulfilment of the functions of the Ministry.
Subordinate institutions
Institutions Under Subordination of the Ministry and their contact information
Laws and regulations
More information about By-law of the Ministry of the Interior and Law On the Career Course of Service of Officials with Special Service Ranks Working in Institutions of the System of the Ministry of the Interior and the Prisons Administration
History
Information about the Ministry of the Interior after the acquisition of state independence, functions of structural units in the 1920s, modern history and ministers
Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing – an opportunity for everyone to promote the lawful, fair, open and transparent functioning of the institution through the right to express one’s opinion freely.
Sectoral policy
Safety of individuals and society
One of the policy areas of the Ministry, within which law enforcement institutions subordinate to the Ministry, by carrying out supervisory and preventive measures, prevention and elimination of offenses and their threats, ensures a situation in which human life, health, honor, freedom and property are not endangered
Prevention of trafficking in human beings
Information on human trafficking
Fight against crime
One of the policy areas of the Ministry, within which law enforcement institutions subordinate to the Ministry, in response to criminal manifestations, applying in practice developed methods for combating crime and following the most current changes in the development of manifestations of criminal activities, ensures public safety and observance of public…
Prevention of the money laundering, terrorism and proliferation financing
Intelligence and counterintelligence to fight organized and economic crime
One of the policy areas of the Ministry, within which the institutions subordinate to the Ministry obtain information on the intentions and activities (actions) of foreign governments, their institutions, organizations or individuals aimed or may be directed against the Republic of Latvia, its vital state interests, as well as ensure the protection of…
Protection of state border
One of the policy areas of the Ministry, within which the institutions subordinate to the Ministry implement the supervision and control of the state border of the Republic of Latvia, prevention of illegal immigration and prevention of criminal offenses in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia and European Union requirements
Civil protection, fire safety, rescue
One of the policy areas of the Ministry, within which the institutions subordinate to the Ministry, in cooperation with other state and local government institutions, organize and carry out monitoring and preventive measures in the field of state fire safety and civil protection, informs and educates the public on current issues , as well as performs and…
Citizenship and migration
One of the policy areas of the Ministry, within which the implementation of citizenship policy is ensured, including registration of the status of a Latvian citizen, optimal implementation of naturalization processes for acquiring citizenship, as well as ensuring a legal process for loss and renewal of citizenship
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The Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union occured during the first 6 months of 2015. When Latvia joined the EU, it became a part of the EU decision making process and by taking on the presiding state function; Latvia showed its willingness and readiness for governance at the highest level of the EU
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