Ombudsman’s Office continues its work under the leadership of Deputy Ombudsman Ineta Piļāne

On Thursday, 19 June 2025, the Parliament (Saeima) voted to dismiss Juris Jansons from the office of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Latvia.

Juris Jansons has been performing the duties of the Ombudsman since 17 March 2011. On 14 June 2025, Juris Jansons submitted a notification to the Presidium of the Saeima (Parliament) on his resignation from the office of the Ombudsman at his own request. On 18 June 2025, the Human Rights and Public Affairs Parliamentary Committee considered and supported the draft decision on the dismissal of Juris Jansons from the office of the Ombudsman.

The achievements of the Ombudsman’s Office during the term of office of Juris Jansons can be found in the Ombudsman’s annual reports, which, according to the law, must be submitted at least once a year to the President and the Parliament of the Republic of Latvia.

The Ombudsman’s Office will continue to perform all functions and tasks specified in the Ombudsman Law under the leadership of Deputy Ombudsman Ineta Piļāne until the Parliament approves a new Ombudsman. This procedure is determined by Section 16 part 3 of the Ombudsman Law.