aid, and appointing legal aid lawyers. You can find out more about criminal and civil legal aid by visiting the website
LITHUANIA - USEFUL LINKS ORGANISATION
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CONTACT DETAILS
The Lithuanian Bar Association is the governing body for lawyers in Lithuania.
Website: www.advoco.lt
LAW GOVERNING BODIES Lietuvos Advokatūra Lithuanian Bar Association
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[email protected] Website has a directory of local lawyers. T: +370 (0)5 262 4546 Languages: Website available in Lithuanian, English, and Russian Tilto str. 17 / Radvilų str. 4 LT-01101 Vilnius
LEGAL AID Valstybės Garantuojama Teisinė Pagalba State Guaranteed Legal Aid Service
The State Guaranteed Legal Aid Service has 5 offices throughout Lithuania, and they are responsible for assessing eligibility for legal aid, and appointing legal aid lawyers.
Website: www.teisinepagalba.lt Local Offices:
You can find out more about criminal and civil legal aid by visiting the website of the State Guaranteed Legal Aid Service. Languages: Website available in Lithuanian and English.
Vilnius E:
[email protected] T: +370 (0)5 2647 480 Odminių g. 3, LT-01122 Vilnius Kaunas E:
[email protected] T: +370 (0)37 408 601 Kęstučio g. 21, LT-44320 Kaunas Klaipėda E:
[email protected] T: +370 (0)46 256 176 Herkaus Manto g. 37, LT92236 Klaipėda
OMBUDSMEN and COMPLAINTS COMMITTEES Seimo Kontrolierių Įstaiga The Seimas Ombudsmen’s Office
The Seimas Ombudsmen investigate allegations of abuse of power made by public authorities and of violations of human rights. The Ombudsmen cannot investigate alleged violations of procedure made by prosecutors and police officers, unless they relate to violations of human rights. Complaints are usually made in writing, and need to be submitted within one year of the event on which the complaint is based.
Website: www.lrski.lt E:
[email protected] T: +370 (0)706 65105 F: +370 (0)706 61538 Gedimino pr. 56, LT-01110 Vilnius
Languages: Website available in Lithuanian and English.
NGOs
HUMAN RIGHTS Žmogaus teisių stebėjimo institutas Human Rights Monitoring Institute (‘HRMI’)
HRMI works to ensure that all national laws and policies in Lithuania comply with international human rights standards, and to encourage individuals to exercise their rights. HRMI is active in a wide range of human rights issues, including criminal justice and migrants’ rights.
Website: www.hrmi.lt E:
[email protected] T: +370 (0)5 2314 676
Languages: Website available in Lithuanian and English
F: +370 (0)5 2314 679 Didžioji str. 5 LT-01128 Vilnius
