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Last week, Joanna Misztal-Konecka, Judge of the Supreme Court of Poland and President of its Civil Chamber, visited the Supreme Court of Lithuania. During her visit, she had an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the Lithuanian judicial system, the work of judges and judicial practice, as well as to exchange professional experience with her Lithuanian counterparts.

The week-long visit began with a meeting with Dr Danguolė Bublienė, President of the Supreme Court of Lithuania, judges of the Civil Cases Division and other members of the Court's staff. The meetings provided an opportunity to discuss judicial practice, information technology systems used in the administration of justice, and current issues relating to the administration of justice. The visiting judge subsequently visited the Court of Appeal of Lithuania and the Vilnius Regional Court, where she learned about their activities, and also visited the National Courts Administration.

During her visit, Ms Misztal-Konecka's programme extended beyond the judiciary. Accompanied by Andžej Maciejevskis, Judge of the Civil Cases Division of the Supreme Court of Lithuania, she met with Rita Tamašunienė, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania.

During their meeting, the Minister welcomed Lithuania's position among the leading EU Member States in the digitalisation of justice systems. She also emphasised that electronic services had become an important component of access to justice, that the electronic services provided by Lithuanian courts were widely used, and that the number of remote court hearings was steadily increasing, while their public nature was being ensured.

Together with members of the Court's staff, the visiting judge also toured Vilnius University and the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania.

The entire programme of Ms Misztal-Konecka's visit, including the arrangements for her meetings, was coordinated by the Supreme Court of Lithuania.

Such visits provide a valuable opportunity not only to present the Lithuanian judicial system and the specific features of its operation, but also to exchange experience directly with colleagues from other European countries, discuss issues of common interest concerning the work of the courts, and strengthen cooperation between the Lithuanian and Polish judiciaries.

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