Latvia's Security Service seeks prosecution over Daugavpils separatism idea promotion
Latvia's State Security Service asked prosecutors on August 10 to launch criminal proceedings against a non-citizen resident accused of publicly supporting ideas against the country's territorial integrity. The case is linked to what has been described as a Daugavpils separatism idea.
Latvia's State Security Service (VDD) on August 10 asked prosecutors to open criminal proceedings against a non-citizen resident of Latvia, accused of publicly expressing support for ideas directed against the state's territorial indivisibility.
What is known
According to information provided by the VDD, the case is connected to the promotion of what has been referred to as the Daugavpils separatism idea. The security service considers that the individual's actions meet the criteria for criminal liability under provisions covering acts that threaten the territorial integrity of the state.
Further details about the identity of the accused, the specific actions involved, or the circumstances under which they occurred have not been made public. It is also not yet known whether prosecutors have decided to formally open a criminal case.
Background
Latvia's Criminal Law provides for liability for public calls or expressions of support for actions aimed at undermining the country's territorial unity. Cases of this kind fall within the VDD's remit as matters of state security, and the agency regularly monitors potential threats to the country's territorial integrity and constitutional order.
