News from the Ombudsman’s Office: February 2024

News and events from the Ombudsman’s Office: February 2024

The Ombudsman replies: Can a child’s need for a special education programme be concealed?

The Ombudsman draws the parents’ attention to the fact that they have an obligation laid down in the Education Law to inform the educational institution of any circumstances, such as the health of the child, which may affect the acquisition of the educational programme. Information must be provided before the child is admitted to school or kindergarten, so that the educational institution can prepare for the provision of support measures.

Ombudsman invites to conference “Human Rights as the New Fuel for Business”

The Ombudsman, Riga Graduate School of Law and the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Latvia invite to the Business and Human Rights Conference “Human Rights as the New Fuel for Business” on Thursday, 7 March 2024 at 10:00 in Riga Graduate School of Law W42 auditorium, Strēlnieku street 4 k-2, Riga.

Ombudsman’s reports on sexuality education for children

The Ombudsman’s Office hosted a press conference on reports analysing children’s right to receive relevant information on sexual education and methodological materials for professionals to assess children’s sexual behaviour.