Investigation on Child Rights Violations in Forced Deportation of Minor’s Father
2026 01 03
Sienos Grupė strategically litigates to ensure children grow up with both parents. On 21 January 2024, a foreigner whose asylum claim was rejected requested the Migration Department to review his deportation, citing changed circumstances: he had a son in Lithuania, the mother is another foreigner with refugee status, he is employed, has housing, and has lived in Lithuania for nearly three years with strong economic, family, and social ties.
The Migration Department initially rejected the request (27 March 2024). The Supreme Administrative Court annulled this decision on 30 October 2024 (case No. eA-2280-821/2024), noting that the department failed to individualize family relations and assess the child’s best interests.
On 8 July 2025, the Migration Department issued a new decision partially shortening the entry ban to three months; the applicant appealed. On 28 August 2025, Regional Administrative Court in case No. eI2-12064-438/2025 annulled the decision, noting the measure was disproportionate and violated the child’s best interests.
Despite the court ruling, on 10 September 2025, VSAT executed the deportation to Cameroon, separating the minor from his father. The Child Rights Protection Inspectorate is currently investigating this deportation at Sienos Grupė’s initiative.