International publisher „Springer“ has published a book „Legal Developments during 30 Years of Lithuanian Independence”, written by scholars of Vilnius University Faculty of Law (VU TF).
This book provides an overview of selected major areas of legal and institutional development in Lithuania since the Restoration of Independence in 1990. The respective 4 chapters discuss changes in fields varying from the constitutional framework to criminal law and procedure.
The content highlights four major aspects of the fundamental changes that have affected the entire legal system: the Post-Soviet country’s complex historical heritage; socio-political and other conditions in the process of adopting new (rule of law) standards; international legal influences on the national legal order over the past 30 years; and finally, the search for entirely new national legal models.
Vilnius University Faculty of Law is also planning an event online to commemorate the anniversary of independence and to present this book.
Legal Developments During 30 Years of Lithuanian Independence
Overview of Legal Accomplishments and Challenges in Lithuania
Editors: Švedas, Gintaras, Murauskas, Donatas (Eds.)
- Presents an in-depth analysis of 30 years of change in Lithuania’s legal and institutional framework
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This volume provides an overview of selected major areas of legal and institutional development in Lithuania since the Restoration of Independence in 1990. The respective chapters discuss changes in fields varying from the constitutional framework to criminal law and procedure. The content highlights four major aspects of the fundamental changes that have affected the entire legal system: the Post-Soviet country’s complex historical heritage; socio-political and other conditions in the process of adopting new (rule of law) standards; international legal influences on the national legal order over the past 30 years; and finally, the search for entirely new national legal models.
Over a period of 30 years since gaining its independence from the Soviet Union, Lithuania has undergone unique social changes. The state restarted its independent journey burdened by the complicated heritage of the Soviet legal system. Some major reforms have taken place swiftly, while others have required years of thorough analysis of societal needs and the search for optimal examples in other states. The legal system is now substantially different, with some elements being entirely new, and others adapted to present needs.
Table of contents (16 chapters)
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Transitional Justice Cases Against Lithuania at the European Court of Human Rights
Pages 3-18
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The Legal Framework for Administrative Liability in Lithuania: Lifting Legal Barriers to the Efficient Regulation of Administrative Offences
Pages 19-41
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Development of Property Protection in Criminal Law During Lithuania’s Independence
Pages 43-59
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Some Aspects of Economic Regulation in Lithuanian Constitutional Law: From Planned Economy to the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Pages 61-72
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Development of the Justice System in Lithuania: Revolution, Evolution or Involution?
Pages 75-99
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