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The rule of law in times of challenge – insights from European judges in Vilnius
International conference “The Role of Courts in Strengthening Democracy and the Rule of Law in Times of Challenges” was held in Vilnius...
Heads of supreme administrative courts from around the world meet in Luxembourg to discuss the role of courts in upholding the rule of law
SACL president dr. Skirgailė Žalimienė took part in the Board meeting and seminar of the International Association of Supreme...
Effectiveness of EU Law: SACL clarifies when restrictions on a foreigner’s freedom of movement amount to detention
Freedom of movement of asylum applicants: the legal assessment of a measure depends on its actual impact on the individual’s liberty.
Lithuanian courts hear the first case on the application of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum
SACL has examined tLithuania’s first case raising issues under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, including the application of the...
SACL representatives discussed challenges facing administrative justice in Europe with Polish Counterparts
SACL representatives participated in the Lithuanian–Polish seminar of the Supreme Administrative Courts held in Gdansk.
SACL: Responsibility for examining asylum application shifted to Lithuania after transfer deadline expired
Asylum: where an asylum applicant is not transferred to the responsible Member State within the six-month period laid down by law,...
EU Justice Scoreboard: Lithuania's administrative justice system ranks among the European Union's best-performing
The 2026 EU Justice Scoreboard, published by the European Commission, confirms that Lithuania's administrative justice system continues...
Baltic States present joint ACA-Europe Presidency programme for 2027–2029
The Baltic States will assume the Presidency of ACA-Europe for the first time. The joint presentation emphasised that the overarching...
SACL: a breach of public procurement rules does not automatically justify a financial correction under EU funding rules
EU funding: although contracting authorities are bound by mandatory requirements when drafting technical specifications, a breach of...
SACL Vice-President Ernestas Spruogis appointed substitute member of the Venice Commission
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania, Inga Ruginienė, has appointed Lithuania's representatives to the European Commission for...
SACL: Migration Department unlawfully refused asylum to a child born in Lithuania whose mother already holds refugee status and a permanent residence permit
Legal status of foreign nationals: Lithuania's more favourable procedure for granting asylum to a child of a person who has already been...
SACL presented 2025 annual report alongside a discussion on the trust of the judicial
On 13 April 2026, the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania (SACL) presented its 2025 Annual Report and the main developments in its...
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