Members of the TTK convened on Wednesday and ultimately decided to postpone deliberation on the matter, opting instead to schedule formal hearings. The discussion centered on proposed amendments to the Administrative Offenses Code (AOC), which were submitted to the Seimas by B. Vėsaitė.
These amendments address penalties related to the use of prostitution services for compensation. Under the proposed changes, the penalties are structured to include significant financial consequences. For a first offense, the legislation suggests fines ranging from 1,000 to 16,000 euros.
Should a second offense occur, the proposed fines escalate to a range between 16,000 and 35,000 euros. The introduction of these stricter measures followed a context noted in the reporting, which mentioned that “The rising fuel prices have prompted a B. Vėsaitė proposal.” Despite the detailed financial penalties outlined, Raimondas Šukys, the First Deputy Speaker of the Seimas, raised questions regarding the proportionality of the fines proposed within the amendments.
The decision by the TTK to pause the discussion indicates a desire for further scrutiny before the matter advances through the legislative process. The planned hearings will provide an additional forum for stakeholders to review the implications of the proposed changes to the AOC. The focus remains on balancing punitive measures with proportionality as the Seimas considers these revisions.
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This postponement suggests the legislature is opting for a thorough review before making any decisions regarding increased fines.