Raimundas Mockus

Raimundas Mockus is the Minister of Justice in Lithuania, known for his involvement in key legislative and administrative issues concerning the country's justice system. Recently, he was in the news discussing the postponement of plans for a new prison in Šiauliai, citing the need to prioritize defense spending in light of geopolitical tensions. Mockus articulated the financial implications of constructing a modern prison, estimated at around 150 million euros, indicating that the current situation in prisons does not necessitate immediate action.