The current Latvian law allows individuals wrongfully diagnosed with psychiatric issues during the Soviet era to restore their status by submitting an application to the Prosecutor's Office. However, many individuals fail to utilize this avenue, often due to a lack of trust in the objectivity of the expert committee or their advanced age which makes engagement in complex procedures challenging. This issue indicates a broader concern about the accessibility of legal recourse for affected individuals.

To address these challenges, amendments are proposed to introduce an additional mechanism whereby the Saeima itself can restore the status of individuals in cases where it is not possible to do so through the existing process. The Citizenship, Migration, and Public Cohesion Committee of the Saeima would evaluate requests for status reinstatement, having the authority to demand documents, hear testimonies, and consult experts. If the committee concludes that a person was unjustly institutionalized, it would be able to draft a resolution for the Saeima's approval, potentially altering the individual’s records and facilitating their status restoration.

These amendments reflect the Latvian government's commitment to addressing past injustices and signify an important step towards acknowledging and rectifying the wrongs committed during the Soviet period. By empowering the Saeima to play a more active role in this process, it may enhance public trust in the system and encourage more individuals to seek restoration of their rights, thereby fostering greater societal healing and integration for those affected by these historical practices.