Lithuania Participates in Round Table Discussion on Judicial Cooperation in International Protection Cases

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A delegation of judges from the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania led by President Skirgaile Zalimiene participated in a Round Table Discussion at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg on May 15-16. The event was organized by the European Union Agency for Asylum, the European Court of Human Rights, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Association of European Administrative Courts, and the International Association of Refugee Judges. The discussion focused on judicial cooperation based on case law from the Court of Justice of the European Union, the European Court of Human Rights, and national courts in international protection cases.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania participated in a Round Table Discussion on May 15-16, led by President Skirgaile Zalimiene.
  • The event was organized by the European Union Agency for Asylum, the European Court of Human Rights, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Association of European Administrative Courts, and the International Association of Refugee Judges.
  • The discussion focused on judicial cooperation in international protection cases, including accessibility of asylum procedures, the concept of a safe country, independent judicial oversight, humanitarian law during armed conflicts, and human dignity in return procedures.
  • The delegation of the Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania consisted of Deputy President Ernestas Spruogis, Judges Arunas Dirvonas, Rytis Krasauskas, Jolanta Malijauskiene, and Advisor Agne Verselyte.
  • Judicial dialogue was emphasized as key to common legal understanding among participating judges.
  • The event was attended by over 170 judges from all EU countries and beyond, including high-level officials from the European Court of Human Rights, the Court of Justice of the European Union, and international organizations.

Statistics:

  • The event was attended by 170+ judges from within and outside the EU.
  • The discussion focused on five main topics.
  • The Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania's delegation consisted of 6 members, including the President.
  • The event was organized by 5 European organizations.

Sources:

  • https://www.lvat.lt/
  • European Union Agency for Asylum, European Court of Human Rights, Court of Justice of the European Union, Association of European Administrative Courts, International Association of Refugee Judges.