LithuaniaTeismas 13 · Courts

Whose consent is needed for a judge to be arrested or prosecuted?

In the exam (Lithuanian)

Kieno sutikimo reikia, kad teisėjas būtų suimtas ar patrauktas baudžiamojon atsakomybėn?

  1. aThe Minister of Justice, or the Government in their absenceTeisingumo ministro, o jo nesant – Vyriausybės
  2. bThe Seimas, or the President of the Republic between sessions of the SeimasSeimo, o tarp Seimo sesijų – Respublikos PrezidentoCorrect answer
  3. cThe Prosecutor General, or a deputy in their absenceGeneralinio prokuroro, o jo nesant – pavaduotojo

Why?

A judge has immunity. Without the consent of the Seimas, or between sessions without the consent of the President of the Republic, a judge may not be prosecuted, arrested or have their freedom restricted in any other way. (Article 114 of the Constitution)

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