Latvia · Legislation
Legislation and primary sources
Where to find the authoritative text of the law in Latvia, and how to confirm it is still in force.
Sources of law, ranked
- Satversme
- The 1922 constitution.
- EU law
- Directly applicable and, in its field, paramount.
- Laws of the Saeima
- Primary legislation.
- Cabinet regulations
- Delegated legislation under statute.
The legislative process
Bills pass readings in the Saeima and are promulgated by the President, who may return a bill or, with a minority of deputies, suspend it for a possible referendum.
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