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The article analyzes experience of Lithuania in developing and introducing of collective action institute. It presents the main factors that influenced the search for an optimal model for collective action in Lithuania from the first introduction of the institute into legislation in 2002 to recent changes in procedural law in 2015. Having largely adopted Norwegian experience, Lithuania introduced the first horizontal tool in the Baltic states designed to consider collective actions. The author examines in detail the features of the institute of collective action stipulated by the Lithuanian legislation. Much attention is paid to delimitation of institutions of collective action and action to protect public interest (including representative action) which, according to the author, is of significant practical importance.

The legal regulation of children’s rights in clinical research in the Republic of Lithuania, related problems and possible suggestions are considered in the article. The Law on Ethics of Biomedical Research of the Republic of Lithuania is a major national law regulating the legal relations arising in biomedical research. This article deals with the Republic of Lithuania’s Law on Ethics of Biomedical Research and provides biomedical test conditions: biomedical scientific research and practical value; the documents of competent authorities entitled to perform biomedical research; and other legal acts that do not preclude carrying out of biomedical research; the protection of rights of the children participating in biomedical research and the confidentiality of information on research. Attention is paid to problematical issues regarding the consent of a minor to take part in clinical trials. The article proves that the requirement to obtain consent from the Children’s Rights Protection Agency does not guarantee any additional protection for a minor. The current draft Law on Ethics of Biomedical Research is also being discussed.