HOW CAN ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS BE IMPROVED IN LITHUANIA? REFORMING EFFECTIVE DEFENCE, LAY PARTICIPATION AND LANGUAGE RIGHTS
1. Introduction. – 2. Methodology. – 3. Results and Discussion. – 3.1. An automated system for appointing state-funded defence counsel. – 3.2. Reintroducing the institution of the public defender. – 3.3. Introducing trial by jury. – 3.4. Strengthening the interpreter's role in criminal proceedings. – 4. Conclusions and Recommendations.