Justice Committee backs limits on e-ID use for people evading justice
The Saeima's Legal Affairs Committee has approved, for the third reading, amendments that would allow restricting the use of identification documents and electronic identification tools for people evading criminal proceedings or sentence enforcement. The changes still require final approval by the full Saeima.
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On Thursday, the Legal Affairs Committee of the Latvian parliament (Saeima) approved for the third and final reading amendments that would restrict the use of identity documents, including electronic identification tools, for individuals evading criminal proceedings or the enforcement of an imposed sentence.
What the amendments propose
The measure targets people who have been placed on a wanted list in connection with a criminal case or who are avoiding serving a sentence already handed down. Such individuals could face restrictions or a ban on using both physical identity documents and electronic identification tools, which are widely used for accessing various state and private services.
Next steps
Since the committee has only advanced the amendments to the third reading, they still need to pass a final vote in a Saeima plenary session before they could take effect. The source report does not specify further implementation details or timelines.
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