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Ineta Ziemele
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| President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Latvia | |
| In office 8 May 2017 – 2020 |
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| Judge of the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Latvia |
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| In office 27 April 2005 – 1 January 2015 |
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| Judge of the European Court of Justice | |
| Assumed office 2 September 2020 |
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| Born | 12 February 1970 |
| Residence | Riga |
Ineta Ziemele was born on February 12, 1970. She is a very important person in the world of law in Latvia. She has worked as a judge in several high courts. These courts help make sure laws are fair and followed correctly.
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Who is Ineta Ziemele?
Ineta Ziemele is a highly respected jurist, which is another word for a legal expert or lawyer. She has served as a judge in important courts both in Latvia and across Europe. Her work helps to protect people's rights and ensure justice.
Her Journey to Becoming a Judge
Ineta Ziemele has had a long and impressive career in law. She started her journey by studying hard and then working in different legal roles.
Education and Early Career
In 1993, Ineta Ziemele finished her law studies at the University of Latvia. She then went to Sweden to continue her education. There, she earned a master's degree in International law. This type of law deals with rules between different countries.
Later, she earned her doctoral degree from the University of Cambridge in England. This is one of the most famous universities in the world. She also worked as an adviser for the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Saeima, which is Latvia's parliament. She also advised the Prime Minister of Latvia. Before becoming a judge, she was a professor at the University of Latvia and the Riga Graduate School of Law. She taught students about law.
Serving in European Courts
Ineta Ziemele became a judge at the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Latvia in 2015. This court makes sure that laws in Latvia follow the country's main rulebook, the Constitution. On May 8, 2017, she was chosen to be the President of this important court. She held this role until 2020.
Before that, from April 27, 2005, to January 1, 2015, she was a judge at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). This court is based in France and helps protect human rights for people in many European countries. In September 2012, she became the President of one of the court's sections.
Later, on September 2, 2020, she was appointed as a judge at the European Court of Justice. This court is the highest court in the European Union. It makes sure that EU laws are applied fairly in all member countries. Her term at this court ended on October 6, 2024.
More About Ineta Ziemele
Ineta Ziemele was also a founding member of the Latvian Section of the International Commission of Jurists in 1995. This group works to promote human rights and the rule of law around the world.
External links
- Ineta Ziemele at Constitutional Court of the Republic of Latvia
