On February 10, members of the Defense, Interior and Corruption Prevention Commission of the Saeima, the Latvian Parliament, will visit the Iļģuciema women's prison. This visit aims to discuss current issues concerning the operations of the Prison Administration, as indicated in the agenda for the commission's meeting. Visiting a prison is part of their oversight responsibilities and provides lawmakers with a closer look at the conditions and challenges faced in the penal system.

The Iļģuciema women's prison is a closed facility specifically designed for female inmates, and it includes sections for pre-trial detainees as well as for minor girls. Before a specialized women's prison was established at Iļģuciema, women in Latvia were housed in various urban prisons but in separate sections. The action to specifically accommodate female inmates has historical roots, as women's legal conditions were limited until the establishment of the Latvian Republic, which introduced equal legal responsibilities for women and men, leading to an increase in female criminality.

During the interwar period, the involvement of women in crimes increased, making them a significant part of the prison population in various facilities, including the Rīga Term Prison. The upcoming visit is not only significant for assessing the needs of female inmates but also serves as a reminder of the evolving legal status of women in Latvia, highlighting the ongoing challenges and societal perceptions surrounding female incarceration.