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Whistleblowing Law

In force since 4 February 2022.

Whistleblower

Any natural person who,

  • while performing work duties or establishing legal relations (including volunteers, self-employed persons, service providers, as well as subcontractors, and representatives of administrative institutions),
  • has obtained information that they consider to be true, and
  • reports a possible violation to UL (University of Latvia), employee trade union, Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) or other responsible institutions,
  • reports a violation that harms the public interest.

(Note: If the violation only affects the person's personal interests or a personal labor dispute without public significance, it is not grounds for obtaining whistleblower status.)

Violations Covered by the Law

  • Inaction, negligence, or abuse of official position by officials
  • Corruption, fraud
  • Squandering of financial resources or property
  • Tax evasion
  • Threat to public health or public order
  • Threat to safety
  • Violation of competition law or human rights
  • Violations in the field of public procurement or finance
  • Violations of ethical or professional norms

Recipients of Internal Reports

  • The Rector;
  • Another member of the University management;
  • The UL Academic Ethics Commission.

Reports may be submitted:

  • In person or by post to: Raiņa Boulevard 19, Room 136, Riga;
  • Electronically by e-mail: trauksme@lu.lv, online via the state administration services portal Latvija.lv or on the website www.trauksmescelejs.lv by filling out the e-form.

Whistleblower Report

  • Must include information about the whistleblower (first name, last name, address, and, if necessary, other information that helps to contact them).
  • The submission must include the specific indication: “TRAUKSMES CĒLĒJA ZIŅOJUMS” (Whistleblower's Report).
  • The whistleblower's report, evidence, and case materials are classified as restricted access information.

Please use the reporting form available at: trauksmescelejs.lv.

Protection of Whistleblowers (and Their Relatives)

  • Identity protection - the whistleblower's identity must not be disclosed – this involves the PSEUDONYMIZATION of personal data.
  • No adverse consequences - it is prohibited to cause any adverse consequences (retaliation) against the whistleblower.

Further Information

Consultations:

Senior Legal Counsel Dace Raipale

Tel.: +371 67034880

E-mail: dace.raipale@lu.lv

Links

Whistleblowing Law

trauksmescelejs.lv