Springer is publishing a book on
key changes in Lithuania’s legal and institutional framework since its restoration
of independence.
ABOUT THE BOOK
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.
ABOUT THE EDITORQ
Prof. habil. Dr. Gintaras Švedas,
Vilnius University, Law Faculty, Vilnius, Lithuania
Asst. Prof. Dr. Donatas
Murauskas, Vilnius University, Law Faculty, Vilnius, Lithuania
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