The Lithuanian parliament, the Seimas, has approved in first reading amendments proposed by parliamentary speaker, leader of the Lithuanian Liberal Movement (LLS) Viktorija Cmilyte-Nielsen, that would provide for administrative liability for insulting the honour and dignity of people who provide public services, LRT reports, citing Novaya Gazeta. Violators will face fines of EUR 50-300 for "insulting the honour and dignity of public service providers, whether in writing, words, gestures, or offensive or provocative behaviour." Cmilyte-Nielsen noted that insulting and aggressive behaviour towards paramedics and other civil servants was a long-standing and systemic problem. The Seimas is due to pass the amendments by 4 July 2023.
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