Summary: 1. Introduction. – 2. Court Proceedings during Lockdown. – 3. Conclusion. Lessons to be Learned
The pandemic of coronavirus COVID-19 has impacted almost all areas of life through out the word. Justice system in Lithuania was no exception. The effects of the pandemic have been felt till now (the article was finished at the end of August), even if the lockdown was ended on the 16th of June and until now country remains under the conditions of an emergency situation. This article will describe the most important effects of the pandemic to the court proceedings in Lithuania and what lessons could be learned from this situation.