Assessing endangerment of archaeological heritage in Latvia: legal framework and socio-economic aspects

Kairišs, Andris; Oļevska, Irina

doi:10.23914/ap.v11i0.281

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“…On the other hand, costs of maintenance, construction and repair works are high and do not fluctuate that much throughout the country, which makes it even harder for those owners who are less financially protected. Some experts have mentioned, that state support in a way of other tax discounts (e.g., VAT on site restoration works) would be of significant financial help to the archaeological site owners (Experts' interview, Kairiss & Olevska, 2021b).…”

Section: Costs and Benefits Concerning Archaeological Objectsmentioning

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“…Thus, restoration of a cultural monument requires higher quality and more professional work than an ordinary building (Karnite, 2002). Several experts have mentioned that the system of construction regulations applicable to cultural monuments is not flexible, so tailormade solutions should be introduced for renovation of cultural objects in conformity with modern standards (Expert interview, Kairiss & Olevska, 2021b).…”

Section: Costs and Benefits Concerning Archaeological Objectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Approximately 70 % of criminal proceedings initiated under Section 229 of the Criminal Law (destruction or damaging of a cultural monument) have been suspended under Section 400 of the Criminal Procedure Law due to the impossibility of identifying the offenders (Kairiss & Olevska, 2021b). At least in part, this may be caused by the delayed provision of information to law enforcement agencies about the caused damage to cultural monuments, which makes it difficult to identify the offenders.…”

Section: Issues Of Assessment Of Damage Caused To Latvian Archaeologi...mentioning

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Management of Development of National Cultural Heritage’s Socio-economic Potential

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The Thesis is a collection of scientific articles, which includes and thematically unites the research developed by the author. The research is focused on the study of obstacles to the development of the socio-economic potential of Latvia’s immovable cultural heritage and solutions for overcoming these obstacles. The research has, inter alia, identified and evaluated the factors affecting the development of the socio-economic potential of immovable cultural heritage, identified key socio-economic indicators for sustainable development projects in this field and developed a methodological framework for the management and socio-economic development of immovable cultural heritage.

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Section: Costs and Benefits Concerning Archaeological Objectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Costs and Benefits Concerning Archaeological Objectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Issues Of Assessment Of Damage Caused To Latvian Archaeologi...mentioning

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Victims of Heritage Crimes: Aspects of Legal and Socio-Economic Justice

Olevska-Kairisa,

Kairiss

2023

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The aim of this research is to show how different groups of stakeholders are suffering as a result of heritage crime. Research primarily addresses Latvian situation (with international comparisons) in relation to archaeological sites as the most vulnerable, however, the findings can be applicable to other heritage objects and broader territory as well. Most of these stakeholders are currently limited in, if not denied, access to justice and rights for an effective remedy within the traditional criminal law system. Insufficient level of social awareness of socio-economic benefits and rights stemming from integrity, development, and use of archaeological sites together with existing legal constraints results in poor self-recognition by individuals and groups as victims of heritage crime. While suffered parties abstain from protecting their rights, there is lack of information and proactive action from public authorities including law enforcement. Current research analyses the nature and scope of immediate harm resulted from the damage of archaeological sites and the extended consequences of the heritage crime for the different stakeholders’ groups. It points at the inefficiency of standard retributive approach and evaluates benefits of restorative justice elements in reaching justice for heritage crime victims. The results could be used for better recognition of benefits, and therefore rights, stemming from intact archaeological sites, amending legal regulation, providing access to justice for suffered individual and collective parties, allowing recognition of mass victimisation and facilitating prevention of heritage crime.

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Assessing endangerment of archaeological heritage in Latvia: legal framework and socio-economic aspects

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Management of Development of National Cultural Heritage’s Socio-economic Potential

Management of Development of National Cultural Heritage’s Socio-economic Potential

Victims of Heritage Crimes: Aspects of Legal and Socio-Economic Justice

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