UK and Latvia sign justice cooperation memorandum in Riga

The Ministry of Justice and the Home Office of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Latvia signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Riga on 8 June 2026. The agreement states that the two sides will strengthen collaboration in the area of justice for the benefit of their citizens.

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The MoU sets out cooperation on support for Ukraine's justice reforms, the transfer of sentenced persons, civil and family justice, victim support, and mutual legal assistance. The document says the signing marks a shared commitment to deepen the bilateral relationship and enhance cross-border cooperation.

The source does not give further operational details, implementation timelines, or enforcement measures. The arrangement is presented as a justice cooperation framework between the UK and Latvia, with an explicit reference to support for Ukraine's justice reforms.

No other incidents, disputes, or outcomes are described in the source text.

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