The appellate court in Lithuania is set to review the case related to the riots at the Seimas, with heightened police and public security forces present. The hearings are organized in both physical and remote formats, necessitated by the large number of parties involved. The presiding judge, Audrius Cininas, reported that several convicts were absent from the session due to illness, raising procedural concerns about starting the case without their presence.

The state prosecutor, Remigijus Matevičius, emphasized that the proceedings cannot commence in the absence of various sentenced individuals. The judicial panel has noted the importance of having some convicts present at the hearings, while it remains unclear if all need to attend. This situation complicates the process, as one of the convicts, Andrejus Lobovas, requested a postponement of the sessions to accommodate travel difficulties, as he is not based in Vilnius.

The ongoing legal deliberations highlight the complexities of managing high-profile cases within the judicial system, especially when health and logistical factors impede attendance. It raises broader questions about ensuring fair trial rights and the implications for the judicial process in Lithuania, particularly in handling cases involving civil unrest and public safety issues.