Parliament officially approved the appointment of G. Goda on Tuesday. The vote saw 72 Members of Parliament supporting the appointment, 23 voting against it, and 5 MPs abstaining.
Goda possesses an extensive background in the legal field. Most recently, he served as a judge of the Constitutional Court (CC) from 2017 to 2026, and subsequently held the role of head of the CC from 2023 to 2026. His tenure in these capacities concluded in March of this year.
His professional experience includes serving as a judge at the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) and as a judge at the LAT. Furthermore, Goda has contributed to national governance through his membership on the National Electoral Commission. His academic credentials include serving as a scientific fellow at the Institute of Law.
Throughout his career, he has held various significant positions within Lithuania’s judicial and governmental structures. His service record encompasses roles at the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Justice, and the Seimas Chancellery. The consistent thread through his career highlights his deep expertise as a judge across multiple levels of the legal system.
His accumulated experience across the various branches, including his time serving in roles related to the supreme judicial bodies, underscores his recognized standing in legal circles.
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G. Goda, the appointed judge of the Supreme Court of Lithuania, took the oath at the Seimas following official parliamentary approval on Tuesday. The vote supporting his appointment was recorded with
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