The Saeima, Latvia's parliament, mandated the drafting of legislation aimed at eradicating violence, particularly against women. This initiative emerges as a response to an earlier attempt to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, a significant European treaty designed to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence. While the effort to exit the convention did not succeed, a declaration was adopted that reflects the parliament's commitment to addressing these issues on a national level.

The Ministry of Welfare, in collaboration with various other ministries, has analyzed the existing regulations and found that Latvia already possesses a comprehensive legal framework for the prevention of violence, protection of victims, support services, and the prosecution of perpetrators. The report highlights that the primary challenge is not the lack of legal norms but rather the effective implementation of these existing regulations and the strengthening of inter-institutional cooperation. This underlines a recognition of systemic issues that need to be addressed to ensure that the laws in place are actually beneficial to those affected by violence.

In parallel with this legislative effort, new support mechanisms are being planned, including an interdisciplinary risk assessment model and centralized support centers for victims of sexual violence. The development of a new, comprehensive law will require a thorough review of existing norms to ensure that they effectively meet current demands and contribute to preventing future occurrences of violence, benefiting those at risk and survivors alike.