Questionnaire Latvia
III.16 On what grounds can he be dismissed?
A prosecutor shall be removed from office:
- pursuant to his own free will;
- in connection with election or appointment to another office;
- due to his state of health if it does not allow him to continue to work as a prosecutor; or
- upon the expiration of the term for performance of the duties of his office.
A prosecutor shall be dismissed from office:
- if the Prosecutor General has determined the fact that any of the conditions prohibiting a person to hold an office of a public prosecutor has not been observed;
- if the Prosecutor General has determined the fact that any of the restrictions provided for in the Law On Prevention of Conflict of Interest in Activities of Public Officials has not been observed;
- if the prosecutor refuses to discontinue his membership in a party or political organisation; or
- if the prosecutor has been convicted and the judgment of the court has come into legal effect.
A prosecutor may be dismissed from office:
- for intentional offence of the law or negligence related to his professional activity and causing significant consequences;
- for a shameful act, which is incompatible with the office of a prosecutor;
- if he has reached the age of retirement determined by the State;
- if the qualifications commission determines that his professional skills do not suffice;
- for intentional failure to fulfil duties of office; and
- for failure to observe the provisions of the Code of Ethics of Prosecutors.
- pursuant to his own free will;
- in connection with election or appointment to another office;
- due to his state of health if it does not allow him to continue to work as a prosecutor; or
- upon the expiration of the term for performance of the duties of his office.
A prosecutor shall be dismissed from office:
- if the Prosecutor General has determined the fact that any of the conditions prohibiting a person to hold an office of a public prosecutor has not been observed;
- if the Prosecutor General has determined the fact that any of the restrictions provided for in the Law On Prevention of Conflict of Interest in Activities of Public Officials has not been observed;
- if the prosecutor refuses to discontinue his membership in a party or political organisation; or
- if the prosecutor has been convicted and the judgment of the court has come into legal effect.
A prosecutor may be dismissed from office:
- for intentional offence of the law or negligence related to his professional activity and causing significant consequences;
- for a shameful act, which is incompatible with the office of a prosecutor;
- if he has reached the age of retirement determined by the State;
- if the qualifications commission determines that his professional skills do not suffice;
- for intentional failure to fulfil duties of office; and
- for failure to observe the provisions of the Code of Ethics of Prosecutors.
