LithuaniaTeismas 11 · Courts

Who advises the President of the Republic on the appointment, promotion, transfer or dismissal of judges?

In the exam (Lithuanian)

Kas pataria Respublikos Prezidentui dėl teisėjų skyrimo, paaukštinimo, perkėlimo ar atleidimo iš pareigų?

  1. aThe Minister of Justice and their advisersTeisingumo ministras ir jo patarėjai
  2. bThe Seimas Committee on Legal AffairsSeimo Teisės ir teisėtvarkos komitetas
  3. cA special institution of judges provided for by lawSpeciali įstatymo numatyta teisėjų institucijaCorrect answer

Why?

The Constitution provides for a special institution of judges set up by law. It advises the President on the appointment, promotion, transfer and dismissal of judges. This protects the independence of the courts from politicians. (Article 112 of the Constitution)

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