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Professor Ringolds Balodis is a distinguished legal scholar at the University of Latvia's Faculty of Law, where he serves as Chairman of the Academic Arbitration Court. He teaches Constitutional Law and Foreign Constitutional Law courses, contributing significantly to legal education in Latvia. His affiliation with the University of Latvia extends to his role as Senator and Deputy Chairman of the Strategy Commission, demonstrating his deep institutional involvement.
Professor Balodis' research focuses primarily on constitutional law issues, particularly current problems of Latvian state law. His expertise encompasses the work of the Saeima (Latvian parliament) and the President of the Republic, state-church relations, and freedom of religion. His scholarly work consistently addresses the constitutional framework of Latvia, examining constitutional amendments, legal restrictions, and the practical application of constitutional principles in contemporary governance.
His publication record reveals a strong thematic consistency over the past decade, with constitutional law and church-state relations forming the core of his scholarly contributions. Balodis has produced significant work on religious freedom in various contexts including public education, workplace settings, and for religious minorities. His publications in prestigious outlets like Springer and Brill | Nijhoff demonstrate international recognition of his expertise in comparative constitutional law and religious law.
- Judicial System Honorary Badge, 2nd Class
- Latvian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member
Professor Balodis holds multiple influential positions beyond his academic role, including Chairman of the Board of the Legal Sciences Research Institute and membership on the Latvian Academy of Sciences Supervisory Board. His practical legal experience as an individually practicing sworn attorney complements his academic work. He has served in significant national roles including Member of the Central Election Commission, Secretary of the National Security Commission in the 12th Saeima (2014-2018), Chief Public Notary and Head of the Register of Enterprises (2008-2013), and Head of the Department of Religious Affairs (2000-2004). As the independent representative of Latvia in the European Consortium for Church and State Research, he maintains important international scholarly connections.
