Развитие уголовного процесса Литовской Республики после 1990 г

Abstract

Since 1990, March 11 is the Independence Day in Lithuania. After the declaration of independence various reforms were required including reforms of the legal system: it was not suitable for to the conditions of democracy. The creation of a new, national legal system was necessary for sovereign Lithuania. At the very beginning of this reform, it was realized that more qualified professionals are needed, and this reform still continues today. Talking about prospective trends in the development of the criminal procedure, it is clear that more reforms are needed, especially in the pre-trial procedure. In addition to that, national legal acts are required to conform to the European Union legal acts. The further development and effectiveness of the criminal procedure depends on the relationship between the procedural subjects and the mentality of the reformers. And it is still the matter of time to change from the totalitarism to democratic and humane traditions.