ZZS proposes 48-hour deadline for deciding on deportation of illegal immigrants
Lawmakers from the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) have submitted amendments to Latvia's Immigration Law that would require a decision on forcibly deporting foreigners staying in the country illegally to be made within 48 hours. The proposal aims to speed up the decision-making process in such cases.
Members of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) faction in the Saeima have submitted amendments to the Immigration Law that would introduce a fixed 48-hour deadline for deciding on the forced deportation of foreigners who are staying in Latvian territory illegally.
What the proposal entails
The current legal framework does not set such a deadline, and the ZZS lawmakers argue that a clear and swift procedure is needed for deciding on the status of people staying in the country without a legal basis. Under the proposed amendments, responsible authorities would be required to issue a decision on forced deportation within 48 hours of the case being identified.
Next steps
For the amendments to take effect, they must still go through the Saeima's review process, including approval by the relevant committees and a plenary vote. Currently available information does not include further details on the timeline for reviewing the amendments or the positions of other political parties on the matter.
