By banning ads featuring characters resembling Jesus and St. Mary, Lithuania unreasonably restricted free speech and the freedom of expression, concluded the ECtHR in the…

A few months ago, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) found that Lithuania violated Article 3 (“no one shall be subjected to torture, inhuman…

“I got scared – if I refuse to work with Taliban, they will kill me. I was told that Lithuania helps people.” – Q.N., applicant in…

“The grounds for pre-trial detention should be substantive and conclusive, not general and abstract;  the court should ground its decision in the specific circumstances of the case. When sanctioning…

“Less favorable treatment of an employee due to pregnancy is considered to be direct discrimination on the basis of gender. And even though gender discrimination…

“This judgement is of great significance on national as well as international level. It is a huge step forward in protecting human rights Lithuania.” – Mėta…

 „I hope this decision will assist others in the future, maybe victims will not be afraid to complain, and aggressors will be less violent. I…

“The very act of domestic violence has an inherent humiliating and debasing character for the victim, which is exactly what the offender aims at. Physical pain is…

Proceedings initiated: 2004 Proceedings closed: 2012 Case in brief: the courts, without hearing out the applicant, stripped her off legal capacity and assigned a guardian, who locked…

“The circumstances of the case reveal a limited legislative gap in gender reassignment surgery, which leaves the applicant in a situation of distressing uncertainty vis-à-vis his private…

Proceedings initiated: 2010 Proceedings closed: 2011 Case in brief: the applicant, whose monthly income amounted to 40 EUR, was refused legal aid Outcome of the case: the…

“The decision of the Supreme Court is significant not only to HRMI and CEA but it is important to the whole society. It is the…

“Illegal constructions must be dealt with. Nevertheless, this right (and an obligation) must be implemented strictly in accordance with the provisions and requirements laid down…

“This visit to the clinic was not any different from the others. Together with my daughter we go there for ten years. Although the years…

„I am so proud, and not only for Lithuania. I consider an opportunity to hold a Pride tomorrow to be an important step. This dispute was…

“Lithuania is a catholic country, therefore a public gay event is not pleasant for Lithuanians. As long as I am a mayor, I won’t allow homosexuals…

“The dismissal of D. Budreviciene was like a warning or a threat directed at other employees: they will face the same fate should they dare…

Proceedings initiated: 2008 Proceedings closed: 2008 Case in brief: after completing gender reassingment surgery abroad, the applicant was unable to change her ID documents in…

„The employers were not interested in who I was, they made their decision [not to employ me] after just taking a look at me. I…